If connection fails, manually install Google USB drivers. Disable other VPNs or proxies. Restart ADB server ( adb kill-server then adb devices ).
From 2011 to 2014, CWM Tether developed a cult following. Here’s what users praised: clockworkmod tether
The application’s "no root" requirement was its defining feature and the primary driver of its popularity. It lowered the barrier to entry significantly. A user merely needed to enable USB debugging—a standard developer option—and run the application. This accessibility was a hallmark of Koush’s development philosophy, which favored user empowerment over technical complexity. For years, ClockworkMod Tether was the go-to solution for students, travelers, and professionals who needed occasional internet access for their laptops without committing to expensive monthly carrier add-ons. If connection fails, manually install Google USB drivers
By 2016, most major carriers (T-Mobile USA, Vodafone EU, Jio India) stopped charging extra for tethering. The FCC’s 2015 Open Internet order also pressured carriers to stop blocking tethering apps. The main reason for CWM Tether vanished. From 2011 to 2014, CWM Tether developed a cult following