There are times when turning your Android phone into a mobile hotspot can really come in handy. Learning how to set up tethering on Android may be helpful when your main internet connection goes down, for example. In this post we will show you the ins and outs of setting up a mobile hotspot on Android, so let’s get started.
Editor’s note: Please take the time to get to know your mobile carrier and the service plan you have purchased. Not all plans allow for tethering and hotspot services, and doing this can incur additional charges. Also, some carrier-branded phones may have disabled hotspot capabilities altogether. We’ll try to get you up and running with a few techniques today, but it may simply not be possible on your device.
You have likely seen the hotspot button in your device’s quick settings drawer. While that is the fastest and easiest way to turn your mobile hotspot on and off, you are going to want to take a moment to configure things first.
Here’s how you configure a hotspot connection on Android:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap the Network & internet option.
- Select Hotspot & tethering.
- Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot.
- This page has options for turning the hotspot feature on and off. Additionally, you can change the network name, security type, password, and more.
- Follow instructions to customize the hotspot feature to your liking.
Cervantes, Edgar. “How to set up a mobile hotspot on Android” Android Authority November 7, 2020