About TP-Link Tether
TP-Link Tether is a productivity app published by TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC. and identified by the package name com.tplink.tether. The listing reflects the current build, version 4.16.8, recorded on 2026-09-30.
Publisher and Package Identity
The app is credited to TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC. as its developer, so support, branding and future updates all trace back to that single publisher. The package identifier com.tplink.tether is the string used by Android to recognise the installation, which matters if you are checking an already-installed copy or comparing it against another release of the same tool.
Current Release Information
The version presented here is 4.16.8, and the accompanying release record is dated 2026-09-30. Treating this as the reference build keeps conversations with the developer precise: quoting a version number and its date removes ambiguity when you report behaviour or ask whether a newer package exists.
Device Compatibility
The build requires Android 7.0 or newer. Devices running that baseline or any newer system version are eligible, while phones below the stated threshold will not install it. As with any utility of this kind, confirming your system version before installing avoids a failed setup on older hardware.
Storage and Listing Details
The file occupies 318.2 MB, so it belongs in the mid-to-large range for a utility of this sort. Leaving comfortably more free space than that figure will keep the download and installation smooth. The listing does not supply a content rating, so no age guidance is available from these details.
APK Information
- Version
- 4.16.8
- Size
- 318.2 MB
- Android
- 7.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Sep 30, 2026
- Package
- com.tplink.tether
- Developer
- TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.
Features
Productivity App
TP-Link Tether
Version 4.16.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which package name does TP-Link Tether install under?
The package identifier for TP-Link Tether is com.tplink.tether. This is the permanent name Android uses for the app, independent of how the display name is shown on your launcher. If you already have the app installed, this identifier lets you confirm that it matches the build described in this listing, and it helps when reporting an issue to TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC., the named developer.
What version is described on this page and when is it dated?
The version listed is 4.16.8, with a release record of 2026-09-30. Quoting both the version and its date gives an exact reference point when you check whether the copy on your device matches the current build or when you contact the publisher about an update.
How much storage should I free up before installing?
The file size is 318.2 MB. That is the space the download itself needs, and Android will additionally want working room during installation, so freeing noticeably more than 318.2 MB is sensible. Phones with limited internal storage may need to offload apps or media first to avoid an interrupted installation.
Which Android versions can run this app?
The build requires Android 7.0 or newer. Any device at or above that baseline, including devices on newer system versions, is compatible as far as the stated requirement goes. Handsets running something older will not install it, so it is worth checking your Android version in the device settings before you begin.
What kind of app is this and who makes it?
TP-Link Tether is categorised as a productivity app, and it is developed by TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC. The listing does not provide a content rating, so no age classification is available from these details. The publisher is the same entity responsible for the app's identity under the package name com.tplink.tether.
