How to share my Internet connection with a computer on my Sony smartphone

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Step 1 of 11

Connect your Sony smartphone to the computer using the USB cable.

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Step 2 of 11

Touch Apps.

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Step 3 of 11

Touch Settings.

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Step 4 of 11

Touch Network & Internet.

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Step 5 of 11

Touch Hotspot & tethering.

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Step 6 of 11

Touch the USB tethering slider to turn it on.

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Step 7 of 11

Touch OK.

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Step 8 of 11

The phone is now tethered.

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Step 9 of 11

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

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Step 10 of 11

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

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Step 11 of 11

Setup is complete. Click Close.

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Applicable to: Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ2

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