Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F Mobile hotspot and tethering, Using the mobile hotspot, SAVE, USB tethering, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth tethering, Configure Mobile hotspot

Settings

Mobile hotspot and tethering

Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile hotspot and tethering.

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

•Mobile hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices.

•Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.

•USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer.

Using the mobile hotspot

Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.

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On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile hotspot and tethering →Mobile hotspot.

Tap the switch to activate it.

The icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list.

To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap →Configure Mobile hotspot and select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap SAVE.

On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks list.

On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.

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