Huawei P30

Huawei P30

Android 9.0

I can't use my Huawei P30 Android 9.0 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Cause 1 of 2: Wi-Fi hotspot isn't used correctly

To use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to turn on Wi-Fi hotspot and establish a connection from the other device to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot.

Solution: See how to use the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 1 of 10

Find "Personal hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 10

Find "Personal hotspot"

Press Wireless & networks.

Step 3 of 10

Find "Personal hotspot"

Press Personal hotspot.

Step 4 of 10

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Device name.

Step 5 of 10

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

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

Step 6 of 10

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Password and key in the required password.

Step 7 of 10

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press SAVE.

Step 8 of 10

Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Personal hotspot" to turn on the function.

Step 9 of 10

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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Step 10 of 10

Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

1 Find "Personal hotspot"

Press Settings.

Press Wireless & networks.

Press Personal hotspot.

2 Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Device name.

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

Press Password and key in the required password.

The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.

Press SAVE.

3 Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Personal hotspot" to turn on the function.

4 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

5 Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

Huawei P30

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