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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Share your mobile internet

Turn the phone into a personal Wi-Fi hotspot.

Nothing · Nothing OSAbout 3 minutes6 steps · 6 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 6

Check mobile data

Make sure mobile data works and remember that hotspot use can consume your allowance quickly.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Before sharing screen with Mobile data on highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Check mobile data

Make sure mobile data works and remember that hotspot use can consume your allowance quickly.

Example Before sharing screen with Mobile data on highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Tap the Settings app (the grey cog).

Example screen with open settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap Network & internet

Example screen with tap network & internet highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Tap Hotspot & tethering

Example Settings screen with Hotspot highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Check the name and password

Open Wi-Fi hotspot and note the network name and password shown.

Example Wi-Fi hotspot screen with Password highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Turn it on

Switch the hotspot on, then connect the other device using that name and password.

Turn the hotspot off when finished to save battery and data.

Example Wi-Fi hotspot screen with Use hotspot On highlighted.
Step 6

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.

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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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