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Creating a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
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- Wi-Fi hotspots enable other phones to connect to the internet using your phone's wireless data connection
- 1. From the home screen, tap Settings
- 2. Tap Networks
- 3. Tap Tethering & Networks
- 4. Tap the status switch beside Wi-Fi HotspotTurning a Wi-Fi hotspot on will automatically deactivate your phone's Wi-Fi connection
- 5. Enter a password for the network. This is the password that must be entered on other devices in order for them to be able to connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot
- 6. Tap Save
- 7. To deactivate the Wi-Fi hotspot, swipe down from the top of the screen
- 8. Swipe the status icons to the left
- 9. Tap Hotspot