How to use your phone as a modem, connection sharing

   - June 6, 2019

If you're on the move and want to connect to the Internet to check your e-mails or access your documents, your smartphone can share its Internet connection with another device, such as a computer. To take advantage of this feature, you need a suitable subscription (data) and 3G/4G Internet access. Activating sharing is very simple.

WIFI / BLUETOOTH

1. Access your phone's "Settings" from the main menu.

2. Select the "Wireless and networks" category.

3. Open the "More" tab, then "Connection sharing".

4. On first use, enter "WIFI access point settings"
- Personalize the name and password of your access point
- Return to the "Connection sharing" menu
- Check the box in the "Wi-Fi access point" or Bluetooth line, depending on your preferences.

USB

1. Connect your two devices via the OTG usb port.

2. Access your smartphone's "Settings" via the main menu.

3. Select the "More" tab in the "Wireless and networks" category

4. Open the "Connection sharing" tab

5. Activate the "Via USB" function

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