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Google Pixel 3

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Basic functions
Calls, contacts, messaging
Connectivity
Specifications

Using your phone as Wi-Fi hotspot

When you use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can share your phone's internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. To use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to set up your phone for internet.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Step 1 of 17

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Press the settings icon.
Press the settings icon.
Step 2 of 17

Press the settings icon.

Press Network & Internet.
Press Network & Internet.
Step 3 of 17

Press Network & Internet.

Press Hotspot & tethering.
Press Hotspot & tethering.
Step 4 of 17

Press Hotspot & tethering.

Press Wi-Fi hotspot.
Press Wi-Fi hotspot.
Step 5 of 17

Press Wi-Fi hotspot.

Press Hotspot name.
Press Hotspot name.
Step 6 of 17

Press Hotspot name.

Key in the required Wi-Fi hotspot name and press OK.
Key in the required Wi-Fi hotspot name and press OK.
Step 7 of 17

Key in the required Wi-Fi hotspot name and press OK.

Press Security.
Press Security.
Step 8 of 17

Press Security.

Press WPA2 PSK to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Press WPA2 PSK to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Step 9 of 17

Press WPA2 PSK to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.

The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.
Press Hotspot password and key in the required password.
Press Hotspot password and key in the required password.
Step 10 of 17

Press Hotspot password and key in the required password.

Press OK.
Press OK.
Step 11 of 17

Press OK.

Press the indicator to turn on the function.
Press the indicator to turn on the function.
Step 12 of 17

Press the indicator to turn on the function.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 13 of 17

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3
Step 14 of 17

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.

Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3
Step 15 of 17

Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.

Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3
Step 16 of 17

Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.

Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3
Step 17 of 17

When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

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