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I can't use tethering on my mobile phone
This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem.
Possible cause 1:
Your computer and phone haven't been set up for tethering correctly: Set up your mobile phone and computer for tethering.
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1. 1. Install iTunes
Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the website to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Find the download section on the website to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
2. 2. Connect mobile phone and computer
Start the program iTunes on your computer.
Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your mobile phone and to the computer's USB port.
3. 3. Find "Personal Hotspot"
Tap Settings.
Tap Personal Hotspot.
4. 4. Turn on tethering
Tap the indicator next to Personal Hotspot to turn on tethering.
If this is the first time you use the function:
Tap USB Only.
Tap USB Only.
5. 5. Establish connection
An internet connection from your computer via your mobile phone is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.
Step 1 of 8
Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.Find the download section on the website to download iTunes.Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Step 8 of 8
An internet connection from your computer via your mobile phone is automatically established.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.
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