3.
Touch
Wi-Fi hotspot
and turn it on
, then plug in your phone to charge. Using the hotspot really drains the
battery!
When your hotspot is active, you'll see
.
4.
Set up the connection.
To connect Do this
A phone
a.
On your phone, next to the hotspot's name, touch
and unlock if prompted.
b.
Use the other phone's camera to scan the QR code that provides the password.
Other device a.
Open the device’s Wi-Fi settings.
b.
Select your phone’s hotspot.
c.
Enter the hotspot password.
Learn how to find the hotspot's password.
Tip:
The first time you turn the hotspot on,
. After that, just swipe the status bar down
and touch
to turn the hotspot off/on.
Manage hostpot connections
To view the number of devices connected to your hotspot:
•
, look below
.
•
Or, go to
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Hotspot & tethering
and look under
Wi-Fi hotspot
.
for your hotspot, you ensure that people can't connect to your hotspot without your
knowledge or permission.
To disconnect all devices and prevent users from reconnecting:
1.
Turn the hotspot off.
2.
the password.
3.
Turn the hotspot back on to continue using it.
Tip:
When no devices are connected, the hotspot turns off automatically. To adjust this setting, go to
Settings
>
Network & internet
>
Hotspot & tethering
>
Wi-Fi hotspot
>
Advanced
>
Turn off hotspot automatically
.
View or change hotspot password
1.
Network & internet
>
Hotspot & tethering
.
2.
Touch
Wi-Fi hotspot
.
3.
Touch
Advanced
>
Hotspot password
to see the current password.
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