Tethering Devices And Using Mobile Hotspots - Samsung SM-G900F User Manual

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Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots

About tethering and mobile hotspots
Use this feature to share the device's mobile data connection with computers and other
devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via the Wi-Fi
feature, USB, or the Bluetooth feature.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device's mobile data connection with other
devices.
Before using this feature
• E nsure that the Wi-Fi feature is deactivated.
• E nsure that the device's mobile data connection is activated.
1
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot.
2
Drag the Mobile hotspot switch to the right.
• appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device on the Wi-Fi networks
list.
• T o set a password for the hotspot, tap → Configure hotspot and select the level of
security. Then, enter a password and tap SAVE.
3
On the other device's screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks
list.
4
On the connected device, use the device's mobile data connection to access the Internet.
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