Share your internet connection
When you need an internet connection for another device, share your phone's:
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For wireless sharing with another Wi-Fi capable device, turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot, which is great for
range and speed. This uses more power, so it's best when you can plug in.
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For wireless sharing with a device in close proximity (like a phone next to a computer), you can use
Bluetooth tethering, offering you less interference in crowded Wi-Fi environments, more privacy, and
less power consumption than your Wi-Fi hotspot.
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To share over a physical connection, connect your phone to a device with a USB cable, providing a more
stable, speedy, and safe connection in some situations than sharing over wireless connections.
Your cellular plan must support data sharing. If you don’t know, contact your carrier.
Hotspot: Set up
1. Check that:
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Cellular data is on. (If cellular data is off, your phone doesn't have an internet connection to share.)
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Data Saver is off.
2. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
3. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot and do any:
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Make it easier to find and connect to your hotspot. Tap the name for your hotspot 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 Advanced > Hotspot password.
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Improve hotspot signal. For less interference, tap Advanced and 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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Limit the number of devices that can connect, or restrict access to only devices you specify. Touch
Advanced > Manage devices.
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Save battery life. Touch Advanced > 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.
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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.
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