Hotspot Settings, Configure Hotspot

3.Tap Menu > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, or you can tap SCAN to start scanning.

4.After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.

Hotspot Settings

Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data network connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.

Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at

sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap Apps > Sprint Zone) to learn more.

Note: Turning on Hotspot on will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.

Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services

Turn Hotspot On or Off

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab.

2.Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on or off.

Configure Hotspot

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab.

2.Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on.

3.Tap Hotspot > Menu > Configure to set these options:

Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot.

Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.

Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot.

Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. By default, the password is your mobile telephone number.

Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible.

Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot, and you can set the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot.