Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual

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Mobile HotSpot and TetheringUse Mobile hotspot andTethering to share your device’sInternet connection with otherdevices.Enable Mobile HotspotActivate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to useyour device’s Internet connection.Note: You must have a tethering plan on your serviceaccount in order to use Mobile hotspot.Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery powerand uses data service.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >Mobile hotspot.3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.Connect a Device to YourMobile HotspotUse the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect toMobile hotspot.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >Mobile hotspot.3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the targetdevice from the list.6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password onthe target device.Allowed Devices ListControl whether devices connect to your Mobilehotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you adddevices to the list, they can scan for your device andconnect using your device’s Mobile hotspot nameand password.Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspotconsumes battery power and uses data service. WhileMobile hotspot is active, your device’s applicationsuse the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming whileusing your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extradata charges.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >Mobile hotspot.3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.4. Tap More > Allowed devices, and then tap Addto enter the other device’s Device name andMAC address.5. Tap Add to add the device.Change the Mobile HotspotPasswordYou can change your Mobile hotspot password.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >Mobile hotspot.3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.4. Tap the password and enter a new password.5. Tap Save.Settings76 Mobile HotSpot and Tethering