HUAWEI CHM/CHC Smartphone FAQs 
 
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2.2.5 How do I know whether my phone is using its mobile data 
connection or a Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet? 
The Wi-Fi connection is always used first whenever it is successfully set up. If    is 
displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, that means you are using a Wi-Fi connection 
to access the Internet. 
2.2.6 I cannot connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Why? 
 
The password you entered is incorrect. Note that the password is case-sensitive. 
 
The Wi-Fi reception is poor. 
2.2.7 My phone's Wi-Fi connection automatically disconnects after 
the screen times out. What can I do? 
Change the Wi-Fi sleep policy as follows:   
Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. Then touch Advanced settings > Keep 
Wi-Fi on during sleep, and select Always. 
Note: By default, Always is selected for Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. If the settings are 
modified, your phone disconnects from the Wi-Fi network when its screen turns off. The 
following describes the three options of Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: 
Always: Never disconnect a Wi-Fi connection. 
Only when plugged in: The Wi-Fi connection never disconnects when the phone is charging. 
If the phone is not charging, it disconnects a Wi-Fi connection when it has been idle for 3 
minutes. 
Never (increase data usage): The Wi-Fi connection disconnects when the phone has been 
idle for 3 minutes. 
2.3 Can I use my phone as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and 
access the Internet from another device using my phone's 
data connection? 
Yes. To activate this, turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone as follows: 
Choose Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot > 
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.