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Huawei P9

Android 6.0
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Use tethering

You can use your phone to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. To use tethering, you need to set up your phone for internet.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press More.
Press Tethering & portable hotspot.
Press the indicator next to
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Connect phone and computer
    • Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
  • 2
    Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press More.
    • Press Tethering & portable hotspot.
  • 3
    Turn on tethering
    • Press the indicator next to "USB tethering" to turn on the function. An internet connection from your computer via your phone is automatically established.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.