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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 Connections

Select Connections
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Select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
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Select Mobile Hotspot

Select Mobile Hotspot
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Select the Menu button

Select the Menu button
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Select Configure Mobile Hotspot

Select Configure Mobile Hotspot
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Enter a password of at least 8 characters and select Save

Enter a password of at least 8 characters and select Save

Wi-Fi hotspot password

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Turn on Mobile Hotspot

Turn on Mobile 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 Mobile Hotspot to Off.

Your phone is now set up for use as a modem
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Samsung Galaxy S8

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