You c an use your phone's mobile data to connect another phone, tablet, or computer to the internet. Sharing a connection this way is called tethering or using a hotspot. Some phones can share Wi-Fi connection by tethering.

Most Android phones can share mobile data by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using the Settings app. All Pixel and some Nexus phones can also share mobile data by Wi-Fi using notifications. Pixel 3, 3a, and 4 phones can use tethering to share a Wi-Fi connection with other devices. For Google Pixel phones or stock Android smartphones, enable the WiFi hotspot feature by going to Settings > Network & Internet and then tap Hotspot & Tethering > WiFi Hotspot. Toggle the switch to turn on the WiFi hotspot, and connect your computer as you would any other WiFi router, to go online. USB Tethering lets you share your phone's Internet connection between your computer (or other devices). In order for this feature to work, you will need Hotspot service and the feature will need to be turned on. Click one of the drop down menus below to learn how to enable USB Tethering on your Galaxy phone. A phone tethered to a laptop. Tethering, or phone-as-modem (PAM), is the sharing of a mobile device's Internet connection with other connected computers. Connection of a mobile device with other devices can be done over wireless LAN , over Bluetooth or by physical connection using a cable, for example through USB. Bluetooth tethering is a method of sharing your phone's Internet connection with your computer via Bluetooth. Other methods of tethering include USB tethering and WiFi tethering. Of the three methods, Bluetooth tethering has the slowest speed, but uses less battery power than WiFi tethering and needs no USB cable.

Limit the amount of time that you allow tethering. If you need to tether to submit a report to your boss, get on the tether, e-mail the report, then shut off tethering. If your phone supports it, limit access to allowed devices only. If you allow tethering for any longer than necessary, keep an eye on what devices are connected.

Tethering is the act of sharing your phone's mobile data connection with another device—such as your laptop or tablet—connecting it to the Internet through your phone's data connection. There are several ways to tether on Android. Tethering is the process of sharing your phone's mobile data to access the internet on another device, such as a laptop. You can tether using Bluetooth or NFC, but USB tethering is the fastest and most effective way to share your phone's mobile data. That said, USB tethering can't compete with the speeds of a solid Wi-Fi connection. Tethering is a solid way to provide Internet access to another gizmo, such as a laptop or a desktop computer. Follow these steps to set up Internet tethering: Connect the phone to a computer or laptop by using the USB cable. The best success with this operation is when the computer is a PC running Windows. Open the Settings app. After the phone is set to function as a modem, connect the phone to the computer via the USB cable. You will receive notification from your computer that new "hardware was found." You will be asked if you would like your computer to find drivers for you phone automatically and you will also be given the option to specify the location of the driver.

Tethering is a solid way to provide Internet access to another gizmo, such as a laptop or a desktop computer. Follow these steps to set up Internet tethering: Connect the phone to a computer or laptop by using the USB cable. The best success with this operation is when the computer is a PC running Windows. Open the Settings app.

Many phone carriers charge extra for tethering, and some plans don't allow it at all. Before getting started, check with your provider to ensure that tethering is available with your plan. There are three ways to tether your laptop to your Samsung Galaxy: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB. Tethering is the act of sharing your phone's mobile data connection with another device—such as your laptop or tablet—connecting it to the Internet through your phone's data connection. There are several ways to tether on Android.