Mobile Hotspot and Tethering | Samsung SM-C900FZDDXEV guide

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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Contents

SM-C900F/DS Table of Contents Settings Appendix Basics Read me first Basics Do the following when the device heats up Device overheating situations and solutionsWhen the device heats up while charging the battery Instructional icons When the device heats up during use Device limitations when the device overheats Precautions for operating environment Package contents Device layout and functions Device layout Main antenna NFC antenna Rear camera Battery Charging the batteryKeys Charging with a Micro USB cable Reducing the battery consumption Battery charging tips and precautions Fast charging About Fast chargingIncreasing the charging speed Installing the SIM or Usim card SIM or Usim card nano-SIM card Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Using dual SIM or Usim cards Removing the SIM or Usim cardActivating SIM or Usim cards Memory card microSD card Installing a memory cardSetting preferred SIM or Usim cards Customising SIM or Usim cards Basics → SD card →UNMOUNT Removing the memory cardFormatting the memory card → SD card →Format Emergency mode Turning the device on and offRestarting the device Initial setup Method later, tap No, thank you Registering your Samsung account Samsung accountIntroduction Registering a new Samsung account Removing your Samsung account Registering an existing Samsung accountTap Samsung account → →Remove account Smart Switch Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi DirectTransferring data from your previous device Transferring backup data from a computer On the computer, launch Smart Switch Samsung Cloud Backing up dataRestoring data Tapping Understanding the screenControlling the touchscreen Tapping and holding Swiping DraggingDouble-tapping Spreading and pinching Home screen and Apps screen Switching between Home and Apps screens Moving items Moving apps from a folder Creating foldersAdding more apps Deleting a folder Editing the Home screen Displaying all apps on the Home screen Indicator icons Icon Meaning Lock screen Changing the screen lock method Screen capture Capturing a screenshot Notification panel Using quick setting buttons Changing the input language Entering textKeyboard layout Changing the keyboard layout Additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Dictionary Galaxy Apps Installing or uninstalling appsInstalling apps Play Store Managing apps Uninstalling apps and using app sleep modeSetting app permissions Enabling apps Phone Making calls Making calls from the locked screen Using speed dialMaking calls from call logs or contacts list Making an international call Answering a call Receiving callsBlocking phone numbers Rejecting a call Options during calls During a voice callDuring a video call Adding a phone number to Contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad Contacts Adding contactsCreating a new contact Searching for contacts Importing contactsSynching contacts with your web accounts Sharing contacts Saving and sharing profile Deleting contacts MessagesMerging duplicate contacts Sending messages Viewing messages Enter a message Setting the message notification Setting a message reminderBlocking unwanted messages Internet Browsing webpages Changing security settings Using secret modeActivating secret mode Deactivating secret mode Setting up email accounts Sending emailsReading emails Camera Launching CameraCamera etiquette Using swipe gestures Switching cameras Applying filters and other effects Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Auto mode Changing shooting modes Pro mode PanoramaAvailable options Continuous shot Selfie Using the selfie flash Applying beauty effects Wide selfie HDR Rich tone Night Camera settings Quick settingsFood Camera settings Rear Camera Gallery Viewing images and videos Viewing imagesSearching for images Viewing albums Viewing storiesViewing videos Creating stories Deleting storiesTap →Create story Deleting an image or a video Syncing images and videos with Samsung CloudDeleting images or videos Deleting multiple images and videos Opening notifications when the screen is off Always On Display Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature Controlling music playback when the screen is off Multi window Split screen view Using additional options Adjusting the window size Minimising the split screen view Sharing text or images between windows Pop-up view Moving pop-up windowsHere for pop-up view Samsung Members Samsung Notes Creating notesDeleting notes Calendar Creating events Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Samsung HealthCreating tasks Starting Samsung Health Using Samsung Health Together Steps Additional information Setting a wake-up command Using S VoiceVoice Setting the language Tips for better voice recognition Voice Recorder Making voice recordings Changing the recording mode Playing selected voice recordings Deleting alarms Setting alarmsStopping alarms My Files Creating clocks Deleting clocks Calculator RadioListening to the FM radio Game Launcher Scanning radio stations Using Game Launcher Changing the performance modeRemoving a game from Game Launcher Using Game Tools Blocking notifications during games USB Backup SecureLock and hide apps Locking apps Secure Wi-FiUnder Secure WI-FI, tap Turn on →AGREE Hiding apps Sharing content Using additional features Google apps Google YouTubePhotos Duo Introduction ConnectionsOptions Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi Direct Tap Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Unpairing Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving dataTap Unpair Using the NFC feature NFC and payment Making payments with the NFC feature Sending data Using the mobile hotspot Mobile Hotspot and Tethering More connection settings SIM card manager Printing Adding printer plug-ins Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink MirrorLink Download booster Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Blue light filter Advanced features Wallpapers and themes 123 Device maintenance Using the quick optimisation feature Battery Power saving mode Storage MemoryDevice security Apps Lock screen and security Fingerprint recognition For better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts Deleting fingerprintsUnlocking the screen with fingerprints Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites Samsung PassRegistering Samsung Pass Deleting your Samsung Pass data Tap Web sign-in informationTap Delete data Setting up Secure Folder Secure FolderFolder Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Moving content to Secure Folder Adding accounts Moving content from Secure FolderAdding apps Tap →Move out of Secure Folder Hiding Secure Folder Backing up and restoring Secure FolderTap Back up Secure Folder data Uninstalling Secure Folder Cloud and accounts Using a Google account Backup and restoreUsing a Samsung account Google Accessibility General management Adding device languages→ Add language Software update Security updates information About phone Troubleshooting Appendix Resetting the device Forcing restart Sound echoes during a call Battery depletes faster than when first purchased Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Data stored in the device has been lost Copyright Trademarks