How to Use Your Android Phone as a Portable Wi-Fi

Hotspot

01. Launch the Settings app, then tap Network & Internet.

02. Tap Hotspot & tethering, then Wi-Fi hotspot

03. Toggle the switch at the top to ON.

04. You can also change the hotspot name, password, and other advanced settings like

automatic shutoff and the AP Band on this screen

Find and Connect to the New Wi-Fi Hotspot Created

05. From each of the other devices with which you want to share Internet access, find the
Wi-Fi hotspot. Your computer, tablet, or other smartphones most likely will notify you that
new wireless networks are available. If not, on another Android phone, you'll find the
wireless networks under Settings >Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings
06. Finally, establish the connection by entering the password you noted above.