Set up Mobile Hotspot on Galaxy S25

Mobile Hotspot on Galaxy S25 lets you share your phone’s mobile data with a laptop, tablet, or another phone in seconds. The steps below walk you through setup, security, and quick connection checks.

Set up Mobile Hotspot on Galaxy S25

1. Open Settings on your Galaxy S25.
2. Tap Connections.
3. Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
4. Tap Mobile Hotspot.
5. Turn the hotspot On.

Configure hotspot name, password, and band

1. In Mobile Hotspot, tap Network name and set an easy-to-recognize name.
2. Tap Password and create a strong password (at least 8 characters).
3. Confirm security is set to WPA2/WPA3 (or the highest available option).
4. Choose a Band: use 2.4 GHz for compatibility/range, or 5 GHz/6 GHz for faster speed at shorter range.
5. Optional: enable auto turn-off/timeout so hotspot shuts down when unused.

Connect another device

1. On the other device, open Wi-Fi settings.
2. Select your Galaxy S25 hotspot network name.
3. Enter the hotspot password and connect.
4. If available, use the hotspot QR code on Galaxy S25 for faster pairing.

If devices can’t connect

• Make sure mobile data is enabled on your Galaxy S25.
• Confirm your carrier plan supports tethering/hotspot use.
• Switch the hotspot band to 2.4 GHz and try again.
• Turn Mobile Hotspot off and back on, then reconnect.
• Restart both devices if needed.

Once connected, keep an eye on battery and data usage since hotspot sharing can consume both quickly.