What kind of phone do you have?
iPhone
To turn on the mobile hotspot on an iPhone, follow these steps:
To turn on the mobile hotspot on an iOS device, the steps may vary slightly depending on the devices iOS version. However, the general procedure is as follows.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Cellular”
- Tap on “Personal Hotspot”.
- Set up a Wi-Fi password if prompted. This password will be required to connect other devices to your hotspot.
- Once enabled, you will see the name (SSID) of your hotspot and the number of connected devices.
Android
To turn on the mobile hotspot on an Android device, the steps may vary slightly depending on the device manufacturer and Android version. However, the general procedure is as follows:
- Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
- Look for and tap on the “Connections” or “Network & Internet” option.
- Locate and tap on “Mobile Hotspot” or “Tethering & portable hotspot” (may vary based on device and Android version).
- Toggle the switch to turn on the mobile hotspot.
- Configure the hotspot settings if needed, such as setting a network name (SSID) and password.
- Once enabled, you will see the name (SSID) of your hotspot and the number of connected devices.
It’s important to note that the options and terminology may differ slightly between different Android devices and versions. If you’re having trouble finding the hotspot settings on your specific device, you can refer to the device’s user manual or Q Link Wireless customer support for assistance.
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