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Tethering
Use Tethering to share your phone's internet connection with
a computer connected to your device using the USB data/
charging cable, or using Bluetooth.
For more information, refer to "Tethering" on page 156.
1. From the Settings screen, under Wireless and network,
touch More settings
The Tethering and portable hotspot screen appears.
2. Choose a tethering method:
• USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone via USB
cable, then touch USB Tethering to turn tethering On or Off.
When On, a check mark appears in the check box.
• Bluetooth tethering: Connect your phone with the computer
using Bluetooth. Consult the computer's documentation for
more information about using your computer to make a
Bluetooth connect. Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tethering
On or Off. When On, a check mark appears in the check box.
Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless
Provider's mobile data service.
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Tethering and portable hotspot.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone's internet
connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using
your phone as the mobile hotspot.
Note: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot requires a subscription to the
applicable service to use the application.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service. While the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is
active, your phone's applications will use the Portable
Wi-Fi Hotspot data feature allowance.
Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings
Configure your phone's Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings,
including your phone's name and password, and set the
visibility of your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot.
Tip: By default, your device's mobile hotspot has no security
applied, and any device can connect. For more
information about configuring your mobile hotspot, see
"Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot" on page 153.
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