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Sony Xperia Z1

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Use tethering

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

Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
  • 1
    Connect phone and computer
    • Open the cover on the left side of your phone.
    • Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
  • 2
    Turn on tethering
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press More....
    • Press Tethering & portable hotspot.
    • Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.
    • Press OK.
  • 3
    Establish connection
    • 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.