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Use tethering

You can use your phone to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. Follow these instructions to use tethering.
You need to set up your phone for internet to use this function. Click here for information on how to set up your phone for internet.

HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
HTC One XL
  • 1
    Install HTC Sync Manager
    • Go to www.htc.com on your computer.
    • Find the download section on the web page to download HTC Sync Manager.
    • Download and install HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
  • 2
    Select USB connection setting
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Connect to PC.
    • Press Default connection type.
    • Press USB tethering.
    • Press the Back key.
  • 3
    Use tethering
    • Press More.
    • Press Portable hotspot & tethtering.
    • Press USB tethering setting.
    • Press Windows or Mac OS X depending on the operating system on your computer.
    • Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to your computer's USB port.
    • An internet connection from your computer via your phone is automatically established.