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Settings : Network and internet
Share your internet connection
When you need an internet connection for another device, share your phone's:
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For wireless sharing with another Wi-Fi capable device, turn on your
range and speed. This uses more power, so it's best when you can plug in.
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For wireless sharing with a device in close proximity (like a phone next to a computer), you can use
Bluetooth
tethering, offering you less interference in crowded Wi-Fi environments, more privacy, and
less power consumption than your Wi-Fi hotspot.
•
To share over a physical connection, connect your phone to a device with a
stable, speedy, and safe connection in some situations than sharing over wireless connections.
Your cellular plan must support data sharing. If you don't know, contact your carrier.
Hotspot: Set up
1.
Check that:
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Cellular data is on.
•
Data Saver is off.
2.
Go to
Settings
> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3.
Tap Wi-Fi hotspot and do any:
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Make it easier to find and connect to your hotspot. Tap the name for your hotspot and change it.
•
Prevent others from seeing your phone's network name. Check Hide my device.
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See your current password or change it. Tap Hotspot password.
•
Improve hotspot signal. For less interference, tap Advanced and change the broadcast channel/
band to 5GHz. For a stronger signal, change it to 2GHz. (This feature is not available in all
countries.)
Hotspot: Connect devices
1.
Check that
cellular data is
share.
2.
Go to
Settings
> Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3.
Touch Wi-Fi hotspot and turn it on
drains the battery!
When your hotspot is active, you'll see
(If cellular data is off, your phone doesn't have an internet connection to share.)
on. If cellular data is off, your phone doesn't have an internet connection to
, then plug in your phone to charge. Using the hotspot really
in the
Wi-Fi
status
bar.
hotspot, which is great for
USB
cable, providing a more
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