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Sony Xperia Z

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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.

Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
  • 1
    Install Sony PC Companion
    • Go to www.sonymobile.com on your computer.
    • Find the download section on the web page to download Sony PC Companion.
    • Download and install Sony PC Companion.
  • 2
    Connect phone and computer
    • Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to your computer's USB port.
  • 3
    Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press More....
    • Press Tethering & portable hotspot.
  • 4
    Establish connection
    • Press USB tethering to turn on the function.
    • Press OK.
    • When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
    • An internet connection from your computer via your phone is automatically established.
    • When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.