![Tethering and Mobile HotSpot](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155x1.webp)
Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
Share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device using a USB cable.
Use Mobile HotSpot to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices using your device as a portable
Use Your Device as a
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot.
Warning: Mobile HotSpot consumes battery power and uses data service.Turn Mobile HotSpot On or Off
Activate your device’s Mobile HotSpot application to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection.
1.From a Home screen, tap![Use Your Device as a](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi2.webp)
![Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi3.webp)
![Warning: Mobile HotSpot consumes battery power and uses data service.](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi4.webp)
![Turn Mobile HotSpot On or Off](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi5.webp)
![1.From a Home screen, tap Apps >](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi6.webp)
Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile HotSpot has no security applied, and any device can connect. For more information, see Configure Mobile HotSpot Settings.
Connect a Device to
Your Mobile HotSpot
Use the other device’s![Settings > CONNECTIONS > Tethering and Mobile HotSpot.](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi7.webp)
![2.Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile HotSpot on or off.](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi8.webp)
![Configure Mobile HotSpot Settings](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi9.webp)
![Connect a Device to](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi10.webp)
![Your Mobile HotSpot](/images/backgrounds/2381/2381155xi11.webp)
Allowed Devices List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile HotSpot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile HotSpot name and password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile HotSpot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile HotSpot is active, your device’s applications will use the Mobile HotSpot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile HotSpot will incur extra data charges.
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