How to use my LG smartphone as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

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Step 1 of 12

Touch Settings.

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Step 2 of 12

Scroll to and touch Network & Internet.

Note: make sure Settings is in list view by touching the menu icon (3 dots), then List View.

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Step 3 of 12

Touch Tethering.

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Step 4 of 12

Touch Wi-Fi hotspot.

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Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

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To change the Wi-Fi name (SSID), delete the existing name and enter a new one.

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Step 7 of 12

Scroll to and touch Password.

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To change the network password, delete the existing password and enter a new one.

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Touch SAVE.

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Touch the Wi-Fi hotspot slider to turn on the hotspot.

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Read the warning, then touch TURN ON.

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The hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using your network name (step 5) and password (step 7).

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Applicable to: LG Velvet 5G, X Power 3, Stylo 3 Plus, Q Stylo +, G6, G7 One, G7 ThinQ, G8 ThinQ, G8X ThinQ, V20, V30, V60 ThinQ, Q6, Q60, Q70, K20, K30, K31, K41s, K61.

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