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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. NOTICE: SCREEN IMAGES MAY DIFFER FROM YOUR ACTUAL DEVICE.

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Select Settings

Select Settings
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Select More connectivity options

Select More connectivity options
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Select Portable hotspot

Select Portable hotspot
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Select Set up portable hotspot

Select Set up portable hotspot
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Enter a Wi-Fi hotspot password of at least 8 characters and select OK

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

Wi-Fi hotspot password

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Turn on Portable hotspot

Turn on Portable hotspot
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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 set the Portable hotspot to off.

Your phone is now set up for use as a modem
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