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% How to Use Your Android Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot GA S REGULAR Menu Lifewire Tech for Humans Newsletter! Search Close GO Mobile Phones &gt; Android 514 514 people found this article helpful <h1> How to Use Your Android Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot</h1> <h2> Share your phone&#39;s internet connection with up to 5 other devices</h2> By Melanie Uy Melanie Uy Writer Queens College Harvard University Extension School Former Lifewire writer Melanie Uy has 5&#43; years&#39; experience writing about consumer-oriented technology and is an expert telecommuter.
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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Share your phone's internet connection with up to 5 other devices

By Melanie Uy Melanie Uy Writer Queens College Harvard University Extension School Former Lifewire writer Melanie Uy has 5+ years' experience writing about consumer-oriented technology and is an expert telecommuter.
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lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 2, 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12&#43; years&#39; experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email <h3> In This Article</h3> Expand Jump to a Section On a Samsung Smartphone On a Pixel or Stock Android Connect to the Wi-Fi Hotspot Enable for Free on Restricted Plans Extra: Tips & Considerations Frequently Asked Questions <h3> What to Know</h3> On Samsung, go to Settings &gt; Connections &gt; Mobile Hotspot and Tethering and turn on Mobile Hotspot.On other Androids, go to Settings &gt; Network &amp; Internet &gt; Hotspot &amp; tethering &gt; Wi-Fi hotspot.When the hotspot is activated, connect your other devices to it as you would any other Wi-Fi network. This article shows how to enable and use the Android hotspot feature on Samsung and Google Pixel smartphones as examples.
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Expand Jump to a Section On a Samsung Smartphone On a Pixel or Stock Android Connect to the Wi-Fi Hotspot Enable for Free on Restricted Plans Extra: Tips & Considerations Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know

On Samsung, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering and turn on Mobile Hotspot.On other Androids, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot.When the hotspot is activated, connect your other devices to it as you would any other Wi-Fi network. This article shows how to enable and use the Android hotspot feature on Samsung and Google Pixel smartphones as examples.
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The instructions should apply to most current Android phones and software versions. <h2> How to Make a Hotspot on Your Samsung Smartphone </h2> To turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on a Samsung smartphone, follow these steps: Go to Settings &gt; Connections &gt; Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
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The instructions should apply to most current Android phones and software versions.

How to Make a Hotspot on Your Samsung Smartphone

To turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on a Samsung smartphone, follow these steps: Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
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On some Samsung devices, go to Settings &gt; Wireless &amp; networks &gt; Connections &gt; Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Turn on the Mobile Hotspot toggle switch.
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On some Samsung devices, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Turn on the Mobile Hotspot toggle switch.
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The phone becomes a wireless access point and displays a message in the notification bar when it&#39;s activated. To find the password and instructions for the hotspot, tap Mobile Hotspot.
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The phone becomes a wireless access point and displays a message in the notification bar when it's activated. To find the password and instructions for the hotspot, tap Mobile Hotspot.
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Use this password to connect your other devices to the hotspot, just as you would connect them to any other Wi-Fi network. To change the default password, tap Password and enter a new password.
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Use this password to connect your other devices to the hotspot, just as you would connect them to any other Wi-Fi network. To change the default password, tap Password and enter a new password.
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Be selective when sharing your Wi-Fi hotspot with other people. Also, data processed through this Wi-Fi feature counts against your monthly allotment of mobile data. <h2> How to Make a Hotspot on a Google Pixel or Stock Android </h2> Follow these steps to enable a hotspot on a Pixel or stock Android: Go to Settings &gt; Network &amp; Internet.
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Be selective when sharing your Wi-Fi hotspot with other people. Also, data processed through this Wi-Fi feature counts against your monthly allotment of mobile data.

How to Make a Hotspot on a Google Pixel or Stock Android

Follow these steps to enable a hotspot on a Pixel or stock Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet.
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Tap Hotspot &amp; tethering &gt; Wi-Fi hotspot. Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot toggle switch.
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Tap Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot. Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot toggle switch.
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Optionally, change the hotspot name, password, and other advanced settings such as automatic shutoff and the AP Band. <h2> Find and Connect to the New Wi-Fi Hotspot </h2> When the hotspot is activated, connect your other devices to it as you would any other Wi-Fi network: On your device, find the Wi-Fi hotspot. It might notify you that new wireless networks are available. To find the wireless networks, use your Android phone and go to Settings &gt; Wireless &amp; networks &gt; Wi-Fi settings.
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Optionally, change the hotspot name, password, and other advanced settings such as automatic shutoff and the AP Band.

Find and Connect to the New Wi-Fi Hotspot

When the hotspot is activated, connect your other devices to it as you would any other Wi-Fi network: On your device, find the Wi-Fi hotspot. It might notify you that new wireless networks are available. To find the wireless networks, use your Android phone and go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
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Then, follow the general Wi-Fi connection instructions for most computers. Establish the connection by entering the password for the Wi-Fi hotspot. <h2> Enable Wi-Fi Hotspot for Free on Carrier-Restricted Plans </h2> You might not get internet access on your laptop or tablet after you connect because some wireless carriers restrict Wi-Fi hotspot access only to those who pay for the feature.
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Then, follow the general Wi-Fi connection instructions for most computers. Establish the connection by entering the password for the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Enable Wi-Fi Hotspot for Free on Carrier-Restricted Plans

You might not get internet access on your laptop or tablet after you connect because some wireless carriers restrict Wi-Fi hotspot access only to those who pay for the feature.
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In this case, download and use an app like Elixir 2,&nbsp;which toggles the Wi-Fi hotspot on or off on your home screen. This makes it possible to access the hotspot feature directly and without adding extra charges from your wireless provider. If Elixir 2 doesn't work, try the FoxFi&nbsp;app; it does the same thing.
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In this case, download and use an app like Elixir 2, which toggles the Wi-Fi hotspot on or off on your home screen. This makes it possible to access the hotspot feature directly and without adding extra charges from your wireless provider. If Elixir 2 doesn't work, try the FoxFi app; it does the same thing.
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<h2> Tips and Considerations </h2> When using the Wi-Fi hotspot, follow these recommendations: Turn off the Wi-Fi hotspot feature when you no longer need it. Leaving the feature activated drains the cellphone battery. By default, portable Wi-Fi hotspots are set up with WPA2 security and generic passwords.
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Tips and Considerations

When using the Wi-Fi hotspot, follow these recommendations: Turn off the Wi-Fi hotspot feature when you no longer need it. Leaving the feature activated drains the cellphone battery. By default, portable Wi-Fi hotspots are set up with WPA2 security and generic passwords.
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If you use a hotspot in a public place or are concerned about hackers intercepting your data, change the password before broadcasting your signal. Devices and carriers use different methods to activate the mobile hotspot feature.
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If you use a hotspot in a public place or are concerned about hackers intercepting your data, change the password before broadcasting your signal. Devices and carriers use different methods to activate the mobile hotspot feature.
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FAQ How much does it cost to use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot? It depends on your plan. Some carriers charge $10-$20 per month for a hotspot.
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To connect your Android to your computer wirelessly, use AirDroid from Google Play, Bluetooth, or the Microsoft Your Phone app. What kind of signal does my phone use for sharing a Wi-Fi hotspot? Your phone creates a hotspot by turning the cellular network signal into a Wi-Fi signal, essentially functioning like a modem and a router in one device.
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