Network connectivity

Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots

About tethering and mobile hotspots

Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via the Wi-Fi feature, USB, or the Bluetooth feature.

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

Using the mobile hotspot

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

Before using this feature

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Ensure that the Wi-Fi feature is deactivated.

Ensure that the device’s mobile data connection is activated.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Tethering and Mobile hotspot →Mobile hotspot.

Drag the Mobile hotspot switch to the right.

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

•To set a password for the hotspot, tap →Configure 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.

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

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