Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Android 13

I can't use my Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Android 13 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 14

Find "Configure"

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

1 Find "Configure"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Connections.
Press Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
Press Mobile Hotspot.
Press Configure.

2 Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press the field below "Network name" and key in the required name.
Press Security.
Press WPA3-Personal to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.
The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.
Press the field below "Password" and key in the required password.
Press Save.

3 Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator below "Mobile Hotspot" to turn on the function.

4 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key 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.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

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