Using any Android mobile phone as portable WiFi hotspot for sharing a single internet connection on multiple devices or with multiple users is very easy. If you know the settings properly, then this feature becomes very useful and handy. Here I explain how to use any Android mobile phone as portable WiFi hotspot. The same setting applies to any make or brand of mobile phone including – Samsung, China Mobile Phones, Motorola, HTC, Sony, Alcatel, LG, Panasonic, Huawei, ZTE, Spice, Lava, Sony Ericsson, Micromax etc. The same process is applicable to share a single internet connection with any computer, laptop, tablet or any other device or gadget.
The same steps are applicable for any Mobile Network Operator including – China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Orange, T-Mobile, Aircel, Airtel, BSNL, Idea Cellular, Reliance Communications, Tata Teleservices, Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM), Axiata, Maxis Communications, América Móvil, Telenor, Smart Communications, Ooredoo, MegaFon, MTS, VimpelCom Ltd., Saudi Telecom Company (STC), MTN Group, Telefónica, TeliaSonera, Turkcell, Etisalat, Vodafone, AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless.
How to Use Your Android Phone as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot – Step-by-Step Guide Explained with Pictures and Video:
Step-1: Make sure you have Data Pack before using Internet WiFi Sharing or you may be charged heavily by your service provider. Switch ON Mobile Data. Look at the Image Below.
Android Portable Wifi Hotspot – Switch ON Mobile Data
Step-2: Go to SETTINGS and Select MORE SETTINGS.
Android Portable Wifi Hotspot – Go to SETTINGS and Select MORE SETTINGS
Step-3: Select Tethering and Portable Hotspot. This setting helps to share your device’s mobile data connection via USB, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Android Portable Wifi Hotspot – Select Tethering and Portable Hotspot
Step-4: If you want to Share the Internet Connection via Wi-Fi Hotspot then Switch ON Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Android Portable Wifi Hotspot – Switch ON Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Step-5: In the Next Screen, you get option to set “Allowed Devices” and “Configuration” Settings.
Android Portable Wifi Hotspot
Step-6: Now you can share the Internet connection via Portable WiFi Hotspot by entering the Password provided by your Android Mobile Phone or Tablet.
