Operation Manual

21Chapter 3 .
Network and Share
On WLAN hotspot screen, you can view the connected and blocked users. Tap BLOCK/UNBLOCK to stop
or allow the connection.
Use USB tethering
Use a USB cable to share your phone’s mobile Internet with a computer. This is useful if your computer’s Internet
connection stops working. To enable mobile data, see Connect to mobile data.
1. Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
2. On the Home screen, tap Settings -> Network & Internet -> Hotspot & tethering.
3. Switch on USB tethering. After enabling USB tethering, your phone will display the icon in the status
bar. You can then use the computer to access the Internet.
Note:
Depending on your computer’s operating system, you may need to install phone drivers on the computer or establish a
network connection in order to use USB tethering. Please read the instructions for your operating system.
Use Bluetooth tethering
Use Bluetooth tethering to turn your phone into a wireless router and share your mobile Internet with other
devices. Compared with a portable hotspot, Bluetooth tethering offers a slower Internet connection, but
consumes less power.
1. Establish a Bluetooth connection between two devices and check that they are paired. For more information,
see Pair your phone with another device.
2. Go to Settings -> Network & Internet -> Hotspot & tethering, and switch on Bluetooth tethering.
3. Enable internet access on the other device.
4. On your device, go to Bluetooth screen and check Internet access (see Manage permissions) to share
your mobile data with the paired device. After enabling USB tethering, your phone will display the icon
in the status bar.