Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot

Set up your device as a personal hotspot and share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. TURN MOBILE HOTSPOT ON: Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon.

    Note: Requires eligible data plan. 

    Step 1

  2. Select Network & Internet, then select Hotspot & tethering.

    Step 2

  3. ACTIVATE MOBILE HOTSPOT: Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch to turn Mobile Hotspot on or off.

    Note: You will be prompted to turn off Wi-Fi when turning Mobile Hotspot on. Select OK.

    Step 3

  4. ADJUST SETTINGS: Select Mobile Hotspot settings, then select Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

    Step 4

  5. Enter your desired hotspot settings (such as the hotspot name, security type, and password), then select SAVE.

    Step 5

  6. When mobile hotspot is enabled, the Mobile hotspot icon will be displayed in the Notification bar.

    Step 6

  7. VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES: From the Portable hotspot screen, select Manage devices to view the Connected devices list.

    Step 7

  8. TURN OFF MOBILE HOTSPOT: From the Hotspot & tethering screen, select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch.

    Step 8

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