Mastering Hotspots on your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus

Hey there! Are you ready to learn how to make the most of the hotspot feature on your amazing Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus? Well, you’re in luck because I’m here to guide you through it.

First things first – what exactly is a hotspot? Think of it as your phone becoming a Wi-Fi hub. With a hotspot, you can share your phone’s internet connection with other devices like laptops, tablets, or even a friend’s phone.

Getting started is a breeze! Simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Unlock your phone and navigate to the home screen.

Step 2: Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification panel.

Step 3: Look for the gear-shaped icon and tap on it to access your phone’s settings.

Step 4: In the settings menu, find and tap on the “Connections” option.

Step 5: Next, tap on “Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.”

Step 6: Now, tap on “Mobile Hotspot” to enable it.

Step 7: Customize your hotspot settings by tapping on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen. From here, you can change the network name, password, and data usage limits.

Step 8: Connect your other devices to your phone’s hotspot by searching for Wi-Fi networks on those devices and selecting your phone’s network name.

Step 9: Once connected, you’ll see a notification on your phone confirming the connection.

And voila! You’re all set. Now you can enjoy your phone’s internet on other devices wherever you go. Whether it’s working on the go, sharing files, or simply browsing the web with a tablet, the hotspot feature on your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus has got you covered.

Remember, though, that using your phone as a hotspot will consume data from your cellular plan. So keep an eye on your data usage to avoid any surprises when the bill comes.

Now that you’re a hotspot pro, go ahead and share your internet connection with others. It’s like being a superhero of Wi-Fi! If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your newfound hotspot powers!

Did you know that you can turn your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus into a Wi-Fi hotspot? It’s a great way to share your internet connection with other devices, whether it’s your PC connected with a USB cable or any other device connected wirelessly. However, it’s important to note that using the mobile hotspot feature will use your data service and drain your battery. But if you have a tethering plan and want to give it a try, here’s what you need to know.

First, let’s turn on the Mobile Hotspot:

Before you can connect any devices to your mobile hotspot, you need to activate it. Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the Home screen.
2. Open the Apps icon.
3. Select Settings.
4. Tap on Mobile hotspot and tethering.
5. Select Mobile hotspot.
6. Tap on the toggle switch to turn it on. Tap it again to turn it off.

It’s important to keep in mind that when the mobile hotspot is active, it won’t have any protection. This means that any nearby device can connect to it. So, let’s move on to the next step…

Second, let’s configure the Mobile Hotspot settings:

If you want to connect another device to your Samsung Galaxy S8’s mobile hotspot, you need to adjust the Wi-Fi settings on that device. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Access the device that you want to connect to the hotspot.
2. Turn on its Wi-Fi.
3. Scan for available Wi-Fi hotspots.
4. Select your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus from the list of results.
5. Enter the password that you set for the mobile hotspot.

Third, let’s explore the Allowed Device list:

You have control over which devices can connect to your mobile hotspot by creating an Allowed Device list on your smartphone. If a device is on this list, it will be able to use your mobile hotspot’s name and password to access the internet. Here’s how you can customize this list:

As we mentioned earlier, when the mobile hotspot is active, it will not only use your data for the connected devices but also for your own Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus. Any apps that need to connect to the internet will use your mobile data plan. This is something to keep in mind, especially when you’re traveling abroad where roaming charges can be expensive.

If you want to use your mobile hotspot while roaming, you will need to go back to the Mobile Hotspot menu in the Settings. Activate the hotspot and then tap on the MORE option. From there, you can add the name and MAC address of the device you want to connect to your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus mobile hotspot. Once you’re done, tap OK.