Mobile network sharing

Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection.

››Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→Wireless and network → Tethering and portable hotspot.

Select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings → OK → Portable Wi-Fi hotspot → Yes to activate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.

Select Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an access point:

Option

Function

Network SSID

View and edit the device name that

will be shown to external devices.

 

 

 

Security

Select the security type.

 

 

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When you are finished, select Save.

From another device, locate your device’s name in the available connection list and connect to the network.

Your device shares the mobile network connection on another device.

Connectivity

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GT-I8160ZWAJED, GT-I8160OKAAFR, GT-I8160ZWATHR, GT-I8160OKAKSA, GT-I8160OKAABS specifications

The Samsung GT-I8160, commonly known by its model variants GT-I8160ZWAXXV, GT-I8160OKAXEV, GT-I8160OKAXXV, and GT-I8160ZWAXEV, is a mid-range Android smartphone that was released as part of Samsung's Galaxy Ace series. This device is designed to cater to users seeking a balance between performance and affordability, making it an appealing choice for those looking to enter the smartphone market or upgrade from feature phones.

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