Use phone as modem

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Before you start

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi or local network and want to use the Internet on your computer or any other Wi-Fi compatible device, you can use your phone as a modem. This guide shows with a few easy steps how to establish an Internet connection between your phone and your preferred device.

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Select Apps

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Scroll to and select Settings

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Select More...

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Select Tethering & portable hotspot

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Select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings

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Select Configure Wi-Fi hotspot

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Enter a Wi-Fi hotspot password of at least 8 characters and select Save

Wi-Fi hotspot password

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Select the Back button

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Check the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox

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Select OK

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Your phone is now set up for use as a modem

Select your phone from the list of Wi-Fi networks on your computer or any other Wi-Fi compatible device and enter your password. To turn off your Hotspot, simply uncheck the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

Use phone as modem - Sony Xperia Z1