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Apple iPhone 5

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Setting up and using my mobile phone as a personal Hotspot

Want to let other mobile phones or computers establish an internet connection using your mobile phone as a personal Hotspot? It's easy, but remember you need to set up your mobile phone for internet before you can use this function.


List view

1. Find "Personal Hotspot"

Tap Settings.
Tap Personal Hotspot.

2. Turn on personal Hotspot

Tap the indicator next to "Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.
If you're asked to turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:
Tap Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

3. Enter password for personal Hotspot

Tap Wi-Fi Password.
Key in the required password and tap Done.

4. Establish connection

Do the following on the device which is to connect to your personal Hotspot:
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your mobile phone on the list.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your mobile phone.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Apple iPhone 5 (iOS8)
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