I can't use my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press More.
Press Mobile network sharing.
Press Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Press the field below
Press the field below
Press the indicator next to
Press OK to turn on the function.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
HTC U11
  • 1
    Find "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press More.
    • Press Mobile network sharing.
    • Press Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • 2
    Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings
    • Press the field below "HOTSPOPT NAME (SSID)" and key in the required name.
    • Press the field below "PASSWORD (8-63 CHARACTERS)" and key in the required password.
      The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.
  • 3
    Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot
    • Press the indicator next to "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot".
    • Press OK to turn on the function.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 5
    Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device
    • Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
      Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
      Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
      When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

Can you use the phone's internet connection?

It's important to find out if you can use the phone's internet connection. If you can't use the phone's internet connection, you need to solve this problem first. When the problem is solved, you will most likely also be able to use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.