shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.
3 From your Home screen, tap .
4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in
the status bar once you are connected.
6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.
To use your device as a portable
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable
4 Enter the Network SSID information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. 6 Tap Save.
7 Tap and mark the Portable
8 If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable
9 To stop sharing your data connection via
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable
4 Enter the Network SSID for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. 6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn data traffic on or off
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Select a SIM card.
4 Drag the slider beside Mobile data to turn data traffic on or off.
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish
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