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I can't use my mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot
This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes
to help you find a solution to your problem.
See how to use your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot.

1. Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

2. Tap the settings icon.

3. Tap More networks.

4. Tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot.

5. Tap Mobile hotspot.

6. Tap the menu icon.

7. Tap Configure hotspot.

8. Tap the field below "Network SSID" and key in the required name.

9. Tap the drop down list below "Security".

10. Tap WPA2 PSK to password protect your Wi-Fi Hotspot.

11. Tap the field below "Password" and key in the required password.

12. Tap Save.

13. Tap the indicator next to "Mobile hotspot" to turn on the function.

14. Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

15. Turn on Wi-Fi.Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi Hotspot.Key in the password for your Wi-Fi Hotspot and establish the connection.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Possible cause 1:
Wi-Fi Hotspot isn't used correctly
Solution:
See how to use your mobile phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi Hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.