3. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot and do any:
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Make it easier to find and connect to your hotspot. Tap Hotspot name and change it.
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Prevent others from seeing your phone's network name. Check Hide my device.
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See your current password or change it. Tap Hotspot password.
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Improve hotspot signal. For less interference, change the broadcast channel/band to 5GHz. For a
stronger signal, change it to 2GHz. (This feature is not available in all countries.)
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Help other devices find your hotspot. Make sure Extend compatibility is on .
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Increase the hotspot connection speed. If you no longer need to assist others in finding your
hotspot, turn Extend compatibility off.
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Limit the number of devices that can connect, or restrict access to only devices you specify. Tap
Manage devices.
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Save battery life. Tap Timeout settings to configure when the hotspot should automatically turn off
if no one is using it.
Hotspot: Connect devices
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. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
4.
Turn Use Wi‑Fi hotspot 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.
5. Set up the connection.
To connect Do this
A phone a.
On your phone, next to the hotspot's name, tap 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.
Hotspot: Manage connections
Number of connections
To see the number of devices connected to your hotspot:
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In quick settings, look below .
Settings : Network and internet
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