How to Set Up Galaxy S20 Mobile Hotspot and share Wi-Fi connection
With Mobile Hotspot, you can use your smartphone as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot and thereby allows other supported devices to share and use its internet connection. This is one of the advanced handy features of the recently released Galaxy S20 devices. If you’re new to the Android OS and got the Galaxy S20 as the first Android phone, this post will help you get started in making the most of its internet-sharing feature. Here’s a quick guide on how to set up galaxy s20 mobile hotspot and tethering features.
Internet connection from your galaxy s20 can be shared via mobile hotspot or tethering with another smartphone, tablet, laptops, computers and other wireless devices. When mobile hotspot has been activated, your galaxy s20 will show up in the list of Wi-Fi networks on your other devices. All you have to do is to enter the correct password to access your galaxy s20 mobile hotspot and start sharing the internet connection. And for this to happen, you will need to carry out the steps outlined below.
Before you proceed, make sure that your phone has a stable Wi-Fi internet connection. Otherwise, there won’t be any connection to share with your other device. Note that your galaxy s20 will serve as the portable router or modem, thus if there’s a problem with the phone’s internet, all devices that share the connection will also be affected.
Easy Steps to Set Up Galaxy S20 Mobile Hotspot and start Wi-Fi sharing
When sharing your galaxy s20’s internet connection to a computer via mobile hotspot, your computer must have the compatible Samsung Smart Switch installed. This is important especially when using USB tethering.
It’s also worth to note that sharing your phone’s internet connection via mobile hotspot or tethering may result in additional data charges depending on your current data plan or subscription. To avoid incurring unwanted charges from using mobile hotspot or tethering, talk to your carrier beforehand.
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