AndroidTutor2018- On the road and need to jump onto your laptop with no free public WiFi in sight? Maybe your Internet connection at home is down? Whatever the reason, if you’ve got an Android smartphone with an active mobile data connection, either 3G or 4G, you can share it with your PC through the tether feature. This will allow you to use your smartphone network connection to connect to the Internet on your computer.
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This connection can be done via a few ways: your device can act as a wireless hotspot, the signal can be transmitted via Bluetooth, or you can provide the connection by plugging in your smartphone via USB cable. The method we are highlighting works for any Android device running Android 2.2 or higher. If you’re unfortunately running Android 2.1 or lower, you can use an app such as PDANet or Easy Tether to do the same things.
Always remember: this comes at a cost. If you’ve got a limited data plan, you may find that you’ll eat up your monthly allotment much faster when tethered to a PC. If you’ve got an unlimited plan, go crazy!
Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Tethering & Portable Hotspots
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Tick the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot option and then click Setup Wi-Fi hotspot. You’ve also got the option for a Bluetooth and USB tethering options if you want to enable them instead. We’ll concentrate on the Wi-Fi option.
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This will enable to edit the network name you want displayed and choose a password. Once done, click Save.
Once done, you’ve got a hotspot being broadcast! Go to your PC and you should find it in your list of wireless networks.
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4 Steve Rand Mar 18, 2014 Link to comment
Tell me you didn't write a whole article on how to turn tethering on?
Next? Enable flight mode?
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5 Earl Mar 17, 2014 Link to comment
why do you list the link to download shadow box it does not work I have tried now for a month or so isn't that bad publicity for you to do this this is not the first time this has happened you all best get WITH IT shouldn't make comments if you can't follow through with it
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2 Dave McAllroy Mar 15, 2014 Link to comment
I wouldn't have thought that the target audience of androidPIT is one, that needs a tutorial for such a trivial feature that has been there since the very first android version.
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13 Arjun Paliath Mar 16, 2014 Link to comment
Totally agree with this.!!
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31 Loie Favre Admin Staff Mar 17, 2014 Link to comment
Hi Dave and Arjun! Thanks for your feedback. You've raised a good question. AndroidPIT caters to advanced and beginner Android users alike, we aren't exclusive to those who have been around since the beginning of Android. For users who just got an Android phone recently, this piece of information is definitely helpful. Obviously for you as someone who has been with Android since the beginning, you know a lot more than a beginner. Have a great day!
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© ponsulak / shutterstock
This connection can be done via a few ways: your device can act as a wireless hotspot, the signal can be transmitted via Bluetooth, or you can provide the connection by plugging in your smartphone via USB cable. The method we are highlighting works for any Android device running Android 2.2 or higher. If you’re unfortunately running Android 2.1 or lower, you can use an app such as PDANet or Easy Tether to do the same things.
Always remember: this comes at a cost. If you’ve got a limited data plan, you may find that you’ll eat up your monthly allotment much faster when tethered to a PC. If you’ve got an unlimited plan, go crazy!
Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Tethering & Portable Hotspots
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Tick the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot option and then click Setup Wi-Fi hotspot. You’ve also got the option for a Bluetooth and USB tethering options if you want to enable them instead. We’ll concentrate on the Wi-Fi option.
© AndroidPIT
This will enable to edit the network name you want displayed and choose a password. Once done, click Save.
Once done, you’ve got a hotspot being broadcast! Go to your PC and you should find it in your list of wireless networks.
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More from the web
New Law Allows You To Be Certified To Carry Concealed Online!National Concealed
Don't Buy Furniture Until You See This SiteWayfair
Reclusive Millionaire Warns: "Get Out Of Cash Now"Stansberry Research
Here’s Why Guys Are Obsessed With This Underwear…The Weekly Brief | Mack Weldon
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4 Steve Rand Mar 18, 2014 Link to comment
Tell me you didn't write a whole article on how to turn tethering on?
Next? Enable flight mode?
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5 Earl Mar 17, 2014 Link to comment
why do you list the link to download shadow box it does not work I have tried now for a month or so isn't that bad publicity for you to do this this is not the first time this has happened you all best get WITH IT shouldn't make comments if you can't follow through with it
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2 Dave McAllroy Mar 15, 2014 Link to comment
I wouldn't have thought that the target audience of androidPIT is one, that needs a tutorial for such a trivial feature that has been there since the very first android version.
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13 Arjun Paliath Mar 16, 2014 Link to comment
Totally agree with this.!!
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31 Loie Favre Admin Staff Mar 17, 2014 Link to comment
Hi Dave and Arjun! Thanks for your feedback. You've raised a good question. AndroidPIT caters to advanced and beginner Android users alike, we aren't exclusive to those who have been around since the beginning of Android. For users who just got an Android phone recently, this piece of information is definitely helpful. Obviously for you as someone who has been with Android since the beginning, you know a lot more than a beginner. Have a great day!
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