PdaNet+ (version 5.24) for macOS is a specialized utility that allows you to share your Android phone's internet connection with your Mac, even without a dedicated tethering plan from your carrier . The latest version for Mac users, PdaNet for Android Mac client 5.24 , is designed primarily for WiFi Direct mode and is optimized for modern macOS versions like Catalina (10.15) Big Sur (11.0) PdaNet+ for Android Download & Requirements Mac Client : You can download the desktop client directly from the Official PdaNet Download Page or through the Mac App Store Android Side : Your Android device must be updated to build 5.23.2 or later for compatibility with the 5.24 Mac client. System Requirements : Requires at least macOS 10.15 Intel-based Mac architecture. PdaNet+ for Android Installation Guide Prepare the Mac : If you have an older version of PdaNet installed, open (Applications > Utilities) and run ~/PdaNetUninstall.sh , then reboot your computer. Run the Installer
Run the Installer: Open the downloaded .pkg file. During installation, you may be prompted to open System Preferences. Select Allow and then OK when the security dialogue appears.
Reboot: After the installation is complete, reboot your Mac. A PdaNet icon should then appear in your top menu bar.
Q: Can I use PDANet 5.24 with macOS Sequoia? A: No. Apple dropped support for the kernel extensions that PDANet 5.24 relies on. You need version 6.2 or newer.