: Version 5.24 establishes a connection by creating a "DIRECT-xx" hotspot on the phone, which the Mac then connects to automatically. : Requires manually adding an Ethernet interface (often

Allows you to turn your phone into a hotspot that your Mac can join, even if your carrier has blocked the native hotspot feature.

Users often encounter a few hurdles when using PdaNet 5.24 on newer macOS versions like Ventura or Sonoma: