Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys

  • 1.

    Swipe down from the top of the screen

  • 2.

    Tap the Settings icon

  • 3.

    Tap More

  • 4.

    Tap Tethering & Portable Hotspot

  • 5.

    Tap Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

  • 6.

    Tap the status switch to turn the portable hotspot on

  • 7.

    Tap OK

    Turning a hotspot on will disable Wi-Fi

  • 8.

    Tap Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot

  • 9.

    Tap Network Name

  • 10.

    Enter a name for the network and then tap the arrow on the keyboard. This is the name that other devices will display

  • 11.

    Enter a password for the network and then tap Save. This is the password that must be entered on other devices in order to connect to the network

  • 12.

    To turn a portable Wi-Fi hotspot off, swipe down from the top of the screen

  • 13.

    Tap the Settings icon

  • 14.

    Tap Hotspot is on

  • 15.

    Tap Turn Off