How to Tether Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your Android's Settings.

   It's a light-purple, gear-shaped app that you'll find in the App Drawer. , This option is below the "Wireless & networks" heading near the top of the Settings page., It's near the middle of the screen., This option is at the top of the page., It's in the top-right corner of the screen., You'll see this option in the drop-down menu., To do so, enter the following information:
   Network name
   - The name your hotspot will display in your computer's wireless manager.
   
   Security
   - Select a WPA2 option from this menu.
   
   Password
   - The login password you'll use. , It's in the bottom-right corner of the Wi-Fi Hotspot window., This switch is at the top of the screen., You'll do so either by clicking the Wi-Fi symbol near the bottom-right corner of the screen (Windows), or by clicking the Wi-Fi symbol in the menu bar at the top of the screen (Mac).
   
   If you're attempting to connect a second mobile device, open Settings and tap Wi-Fi. , This is the name you entered earlier., This is the password you added earlier.
   
   After entering this information, your computer should be using your phone's data as a wireless connection.
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   Step 2: Tap Connections.

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   Step 3: Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.

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   Step 4: Tap Mobile Hotspot.

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   Step 5: Tap ⋮.

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   Step 6: Tap Configure Mobile HotSpot.

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   Step 7: Set up your Android's hotspot.

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   Step 8: Tap Save.

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   Step 9: Slide the switch next to OFF right to the "On" position.

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    Step 10: Open your computer's Wi-Fi settings.

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    Step 11: Click your phone's network name.

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    Step 12: Enter the hotspot password.

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