# ReTether

> Automatic tethering or Wi-Fi hotspot recovery service

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tpd.retether](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tpd.retether)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tpd.retether`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Third Particle Development
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 412
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-18
- **First published:** 2026-02-18
- **Publisher country:** CY
- **Size:** 6.81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tpd.retether)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/retether-privacy-policy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/retether-privacy-policy/home)

## Description

This application is built for Android devices used primarily as dedicated 5G modems or tethering units.<br><br>It continuously monitors the state of selected network interfaces (e.g. Wi-Fi hotspot, USB/Ethernet tethering) and ensures that connectivity is automatically restored if tethering is lost. The goal is to provide a stable, unattended network link without requiring manual intervention or physical access to the device.<br><br><b> Key Features: </b><br><br>Automatic tethering recovery: <br>  ♦ Restores Wi-Fi hotspot or Ethernet tethering if it unexpectedly stops.<br><br>Remote control via Telegram bot: <br>   ♦ Check phone, tethering and interfaces status<br>   ♦ Enable or disable tethering manually<br>   ♦ Enable or disable interface monitoring (auto tethering recover)<br>   ♦ Query application logs for last hour/day/month<br><br>Designed for advanced users who need reliable and remote-controlled modem functionality.<br><br><b> Use Cases: </b><br>  ♦ Maintaining stable LTE/5G uplinks for remote sites, routers, or network labs.<br>  ♦ Deploying Android devices as unattended tethering gateways.<br>  ♦ Remote monitoring and control without the need for third-party remote desktop apps.<br><br><b> Why this app needs AccessibilityService API </b><br> ♦ This app uses accessibility functionality to click on UI switches in tethering settings activity. In Android versions up to 16, this is the only way to automate tethering state of network interfaces.<br> ♦ This app receives accessibility events only for android settings package.<br> ♦ This app does not collect any personal data via AccessibilityService API nor however else.<br><br>❗️ <b>This application is not designed for use on personal devices!<b></b> ❗️</b>

## Rankings

- #1,451,095 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `com.tpd.retether.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tpd.retether)