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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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Swipe up

Swipe up
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Select Settings

Select Settings
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Select Network and Internet

Select Network and Internet
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Select Hotspot and tethering

Select Hotspot and tethering
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Select Wi-Fi hotspot

Select Wi-Fi hotspot
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Select Hotspot password

Select Hotspot password
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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 Use Wi-Fi hotspot on

Turn Use Wi-Fi hotspot on
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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 Use Wi-Fi hotspot to off.

Your phone is now set up for use as a modem
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Use phone as modem

Nokia XR20

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