SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Share your mobile internet
Turn the phone into a personal Wi-Fi hotspot.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 12
Open Quick Settings
Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.
Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.
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STEP 1
Open Quick Settings
Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.
Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.
STEP 2
Open Settings
Tap the small cog near the bottom right.
The Settings cog is beside the power button at the bottom, not the brightness control near the top.
STEP 3
Open Network and Internet
Tap Network and Internet.
Network and Internet is beneath the example Google account.
STEP 4
Open Hotspot and tethering
Tap Hotspot and tethering.
Hotspot and tethering appears below Aeroplane mode.
STEP 5
Open Wi-Fi hotspot
Tap the words Wi-Fi hotspot to open its settings.
Tap the row label rather than the small switch on its right.
STEP 6
Check your hotspot name
Read the Hotspot name. This is the name the other device will look for.
Pixel_9944 is an example name. Keep a password-protected Security option; do not choose None.
STEP 7
Open the password
Tap Hotspot password.
The password is hidden until you open this row. Later pictures use WPA3-Personal; you do not need to copy that choice if your current password-protected setting works with your devices.
STEP 8
Read your password
Read your own password, then tap Cancel to close the box without changing it.
The visible password is an example. Use your own password and share it only with someone you want to connect.
STEP 9
Turn sharing on
Tap the Use Wi-Fi hotspot switch at the top.
The switch is off before you tap it.
STEP 10
Open Wi-Fi on the other device
On the other device, open its Wi-Fi settings.
STEP 11
Choose your hotspot
Select your phone's hotspot name in the Wi-Fi list.
STEP 12
Enter the password
Type the hotspot password shown on your phone, then connect.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.