3. Touch Wi-Fi hotspot and do any:
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To make it easier to identify your hotspot when connecting to it, change the network name for your
hotspot.
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To prevent others from seeing your phone's network name, check Hide my device.
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To see the current password, touch Advanced > Hotspot password.
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If the hotspot signal is experiencing interference, touch Advanced and change the broadcast channel/
band to 5GHz. If the hotspot signal seems weak, change it to 2GHz. (This feature is not available in all
countries.)
Connect devices to hotspot
1. Check that cellular data is on. If cellular data is off, your phone doesn't have an internet connection to share.
2. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3.
Touch Wi-Fi hotspot and turn it on , then plug in your phone to charge. Using the hotspot really drains the
battery!
When your hotspot is active, you'll see in the status bar.
4. Set up the connection.
To connect Do this
A phone a.
On your phone, next to the hotspot's name, touch and unlock if prompted.
b. Use the other phone's camera to scan the QR code that provides the password.
Other device a. Open the device’s Wi-Fi settings.
b. Select your phone’s hotspot.
c. Enter the hotspot password. Learn how to find the hotspot's password.
Tip:
The first time you turn the hotspot on, is added to quick settings. After that, just swipe the status bar down
and touch to turn the hotspot off/on.
Manage hostpot connections
To view the number of devices connected to your hotspot:
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In quick settings, look below .
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Or, go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and look under Wi-Fi hotspot.
By assigning a password for your hotspot, you ensure that people can't connect to your hotspot without your
knowledge or permission.
To disconnect all devices and prevent users from reconnecting:
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