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

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Step 1 of 12

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

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.

Touch Network & Internet.Touch Network & Internet.

Step 3 of 12

Touch Tethering.

Touch Tethering.Touch Tethering.

Step 4 of 12

Touch Wi-Fi hotspot.

Touch Wi-Fi hotspot.Touch Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 5 of 12

Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 6 of 12

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

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

Step 7 of 12

Scroll to and touch Password.

Scroll to and touch Password.Scroll to and touch Password.

Step 8 of 12

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

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

Step 9 of 12

Touch SAVE.

Touch SAVE.Touch SAVE.

Step 10 of 12

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

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

Step 11 of 12

Read the warning, then touch TURN ON.

Read the warning, then touch TURN ON.Read the warning, then touch TURN ON.

Step 12 of 12

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

The hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using your network name (step 5) and password (step 7).The hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using your network name (step 5) and password (step 7).The hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using your network name (step 5) and password (step 7).
  1. Touch Settings.
  2. Scroll to and touch Network & Internet.

    Note: make sure Settings is in list view by touching the menu icon (3 dots), then List View.
  3. Touch Tethering.
  4. Touch Wi-Fi hotspot.
  5. Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
  6. To change the Wi-Fi name (SSID), delete the existing name and enter a new one.
  7. Scroll to and touch Password.
  8. To change the network password, delete the existing password and enter a new one.
  9. Touch SAVE.
  10. Touch the Wi-Fi hotspot slider to turn on the hotspot.
  11. Read the warning, then touch TURN ON.
  12. The hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using your network name (step 5) and password (step 7).
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, K32, K41s, K61.