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Privacy issue

Cannot view guest password

Fix: To view the guest password, open the TP-Link Tether app, select your router, and navigate to the 'Guest Network' section. If the password is... ⇲

Multiple passwords create confusion

Fix: To simplify your network management, consider consolidating your passwords. Use a single password for both the main and guest networks if yo... ⇲
 
Updates issue

Recent updates removed advanced functions

Fix: If advanced functions are missing, check the app's update notes in the Google Play Store to see if they have been moved or renamed. Sometime... ⇲
 
Account issue

Cannot change password through app

Fix: To change your Wi-Fi password, access the router's settings through the web interface. Enter the router's IP address in a web browser, log i... ⇲
 
Customization issue

TP-Link Tether lacks dark theme option

Fix: While the TP-Link Tether app does not currently support a dark theme, you can enable a system-wide dark mode on your Android device. Go to '... ⇲
 
Settings issue

Cannot edit router settings

Fix: To edit router settings, ensure you are connected to the router's Wi-Fi. Open the TP-Link Tether app, select your router, and look for the '... ⇲

Parental controls limited to one device

Fix: If you need to manage multiple devices, consider setting up individual profiles for each device in the parental controls section. This may a... ⇲
 
Network issue

Network data usage tab is broken

Fix: If the data usage tab is not functioning, try restarting the app. If the issue persists, clear the app's cache by going to 'Settings' > 'App... ⇲

TP-Link Tether does not reliably show connected devices

Fix: To improve the reliability of connected device visibility, ensure that your router's firmware is up to date. Access the web interface and ch... ⇲

Cannot wake on LAN wired PCs

Fix: Ensure that Wake on LAN (WoL) is enabled in the BIOS settings of your PC. You may also need to configure the router to allow WoL packets. Ch... ⇲

TP-Link Tether requires connection to router's Wi-Fi for remote access

Fix: To enable remote access, ensure that the 'Remote Management' feature is enabled in the router settings. This can usually be found in the 'Ad... ⇲
 
Support issue

TP-Link Tether instructions are unclear

Fix: To better understand how to use the app, refer to the TP-Link support website for user manuals and guides. These resources often provide ste... ⇲
 
UI issue

Parental controls are not intuitive

Fix: To better utilize parental controls, refer to the TP-Link support website for detailed guides on setting them up. Familiarizing yourself wit... ⇲

TP-Link Tether icon is not easily identifiable

Fix: To make the app easier to find, you can rename the app shortcut on your home screen. Long press the app icon, select 'Edit', and give it a m... ⇲
 
Compatibility issue

Limited functionality compared to web interface

Fix: For tasks that require advanced settings, use the web interface by entering the router's IP address in a web browser. This will give you acc... ⇲
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 Private Data TP-Link Tether collects from your Android
  1. approximate location (network-based)
  2. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  3. read the contents of your USB storage
  4. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  5. take pictures and videos
  6. view Wi-Fi connections
  7. view network connections
  8. pair with Bluetooth devices
  9. access Bluetooth settings
  10. change network connectivity
  11. allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  12. connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  13. full network access
  14. reorder running apps
  15. draw over other apps
  16. control vibration
  17. prevent device from sleeping
  18. allow Bluetooth pairing by Application
  19. receive data from Internet

  Cost of Subscriptions
  1. $2.99 - $159.99 per item