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 hotspot connections
To see 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.
To limit the number of allowed connections:
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Touch Wi-Fi hotspot > Advanced > Max Connections.
3. Select a number.
Control who can connect
You can limit who can connect to your hotspot with its password or QR code:
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Normal Mode: Allow any device to connect.
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White List Mode: Only allow devices to connect if they're on your list.
To switch modes:
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Touch Wi-Fi hotspot > Hotspot Control Mode and make your selection.
To add a device to your whitelist:
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Touch Wi-Fi hotspot.
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