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How to share my Apple iPhone Internet connection with a computer

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Step 1 of 9

Connect the Apple iPhone to the computer using the USB cable.

Connect the Apple iPhone Xs to the computer using the USB cable.Connect the Apple iPhone Xs to the computer using the USB cable.

Step 2 of 9

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

Step 3 of 9

Touch Cellular.

Touch Cellular.Touch Cellular.

Step 4 of 9

Touch Personal Hotspot.

Touch Personal Hotspot.Touch Personal Hotspot.

Step 5 of 9

Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.

Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.

Step 6 of 9

The Apple iPhone is now tethered.

The Apple iPhone XR is now tethered.

Step 7 of 9

On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.

On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.

Step 8 of 9

Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.

Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.

Step 9 of 9

Setup is complete. Click Close.

Setup is complete. Click Close.Setup is complete. Click Close.Setup is complete. Click Close.Setup is complete. Click Close.
  1. Connect the Apple iPhone to the computer using the USB cable.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Touch Cellular.
  4. Touch Personal Hotspot.
  5. Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.
  6. The Apple iPhone is now tethered.
  7. On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.
  8. Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.
  9. Setup is complete. Click Close.
Applicable to:
iPhone 6 Plus, 6s, 6s plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE (2nd and 3rd Gen), X, Xs, Xs Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Mini, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max