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NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, switch off Bluetooth
tethering.
Share your mobile data connection as a Wi-Fi
hotspot
You can share your phone’s data connection with other
devices by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
The feature needs a data connection on a mobile network
and may result in data charges.
NOTE:
When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you
cannot use your phone’s Wi-Fi capability to access the
Internet. You still remain connected to the Internet via your
mobile data network.
1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Switch on Wi-Fi hotspot.
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi
network name (SSID).
3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and
connect with it.
4. Enter the password on that device. The password can be
found in Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot &
tethering > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot > Password.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection, switch off Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Set your Wi-Fi hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network
(SSID), secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot, and set other