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User Guide
On some mobile networks, services such as email and BBM might not be available while the Mobile Hotspot mode is turned
on.
After you set up Mobile Hotspot mode on your BlackBerry device, connecting to the mobile hotspot with a Wi-Fi enabled
device is a lot like connecting to any regular router.
Before you use Mobile Hotspot mode, read the latest safety and product information at
smartphones.
Use Mobile Hotspot mode to share your Internet connection
Before you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode, check that your BlackBerry device's connection to the mobile network is turned
on.
1.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap
Settings > Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot.
3.
If you've never used Mobile Hotspot mode before, complete the instructions on the screen. Read the screens
carefully as they provide important information about the Mobile Hotspot feature. Remember your Mobile Hotspot
password for later.
4.
Set the Mobile Hotspot switch to On.
5.
On the device that you want to connect to the mobile hotspot, proceed as you would if you were connecting the
device to any other Wi-Fi network. You need to know the name of the mobile hotspot and the password you set during
the setup process.
Find your Mobile Hotspot mode settings
You set most of the settings for your mobile hotspot the first time you turn on Mobile Hotspot mode. You can change these
settings later when you aren't in an active mobile hotspot session.
1.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap
Settings > Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot.
3.
Tap
.
Disconnect a device from your mobile hotspot
After you disconnect a device from your mobile hotspot, if you want to connect the device again you must start a new
session in Mobile Hotspot mode.
1.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap
Settings > Networks and Connections > Mobile Hotspot.
3.
Tap the name of the device that you want to disconnect from your mobile hotspot.
4.
Tap
.
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