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Steps to enable tethering on Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

Step 1: Ensure you have the correct OEM drivers installed for your handset on the computer

Step 2: Download and install the necessary ADB drivers (v1.4.2)

Step 3: Enable USB debugging on your Android handset:

Go to Settings > About Device, and tap the build number 7 times or until you see 'You're now a developer' message. Return to Settings > Developer options and use the toggle button to turn on USB debugging. Then tap OK button to accept the warning and continue.

Step 4:Connect your device to PC with original USB cable.

Step 5: Launch a command window on your Windows PC.

Step 6: Access ADB shell and run the following command:

adb shell

Step 6: You can now enable tethering by running the following command:

settings put global tether_dun_required 0

Step 7: Just reboot your device once, and tethering will get enabled

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