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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Share your mobile internet

Turn the phone into a personal Wi-Fi hotspot.

HONOR · MagicOSAbout 3 minutes9 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 9

Check mobile data

Make sure mobile data is working. Sharing it uses your data allowance.

FOLLOW ON YOUR DEVICE01
Look for: Check mobile data

A matching screen picture is not available for this step. Follow the instruction above, or open the manufacturer’s guide if your menus differ.

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STEP 1

Check mobile data

Make sure mobile data is working. Sharing it uses your data allowance.

STEP 2

Open Settings

On the Home screen, tap Settings (the grey cog).

HONOR Home screen with Settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap Mobile network

HONOR Settings with Mobile network highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Tap Personal hotspot

Mobile network with Personal hotspot highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Check the name and password

Note the Device name and Password. The other device needs them.

Hotspot settings with the name and password highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Turn it on

Tap the Personal hotspot switch so it turns blue.

The Personal hotspot switch highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Open Wi-Fi on the other device

On the other device, open its Wi-Fi settings.

STEP 8

Choose your hotspot

Select your phone's hotspot name in the Wi-Fi list.

STEP 9

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.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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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.

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