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 8
Check mobile data
Make sure mobile data works and remember that hotspot use can consume your allowance quickly.
A matching screen picture is not available for this step. Follow the instruction above, or open the manufacturer’s guide if your menus differ.
Open Motorola Support guidancePrefer to see all the steps together?+
STEP 1
Check mobile data
Make sure mobile data works and remember that hotspot use can consume your allowance quickly.
STEP 2
Open the quick settings
Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.
STEP 3
Open Settings
Tap the cog (settings) icon at the bottom of the quick settings. You can also tap the Settings app.
STEP 4
Open Network & internet
Tap Network & internet.
STEP 5
Open hotspot settings
Tap Hotspot & tethering.
STEP 6
Open Wi-Fi hotspot
Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
STEP 7
Check the name and password
Note the Hotspot name. Tap Hotspot password to see or change the password.
STEP 8
Turn it on
Tap the Use Wi-Fi hotspot switch so it turns on. Then connect the other device using the name and password.
Turn the hotspot off when finished to save battery and data.
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.