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  • A Wi-Fi hotspot allows other devices to connect to the internet using your phone’s mobile data or Wi-Fi network. This may increase your mobile data usage. Turning a mobile hotspot on will turn Wi-Fi off

  • 1.

    Swipe down from the top of the screen

  • 2.

    Tap and hold Hotspot

  • 3.

    Tap the status switch to turn the hotspot on

    Turning a hotspot on will disable Wi-Fi

  • 4.

    Tap Hotspot Name

  • 5.

    Enter a name for the hotspot and then tap Save. This is the name that other devices will see when searching for the hotspot

  • 6.

    Tap Password

  • 7.

    Enter a password and then tap Save. This is the password that must be entered on devices wishing to connect to the hotspot

  • 8.

    To turn a hotspot off, swipe down from the top of the screen

  • 9.

    Tap Hotspot