BlackBerry Z30

BlackBerry Z30

I can't use tethering on my phone - BlackBerry Z30

Cause 1 of 1: Your computer and phone haven't been set up for tethering correctly

You need to set up your computer and phone correctly before you can use tethering.

Solution: Set up your phone and computer for tethering.

BlackBerry Z30
Step 1 of 13

Install BlackBerry Link

Go to www.blackberry.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download BlackBerry Link.
Download and install BlackBerry Link.

Step 2 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
Press Settings.

Step 3 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Press Storage and Access.

Step 4 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Press USB Connections.

Step 5 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Press Connect to Windows or Connect to Mac depending on the operating system on your computer.

Step 6 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Press Back.

Step 7 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Press Network Connections.

Step 8 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Press Internet Tethering.
If it's the first time you use tethering:
Follow the instructions on the display to establish a USB connection to the computer.

Step 9 of 13

Select USB connection setting

If you've used tethering before:
Press Connect using.

Step 10 of 13

Select USB connection setting

Press USB.

Step 11 of 13

Connect phone and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

Step 12 of 13

Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to "Internet Tethering" until the function is turned on.

BlackBerry Z30
Step 13 of 13

Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your phone is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

1 Install BlackBerry Link

Go to www.blackberry.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download BlackBerry Link.
Download and install BlackBerry Link.
BlackBerry Z30

2 Select USB connection setting

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
Press Settings.
Press Storage and Access.
Press USB Connections.
Press Connect to Windows or Connect to Mac depending on the operating system on your computer.
Press Back.
Press Network Connections.
Press Internet Tethering.
If it's the first time you use tethering:
Follow the instructions on the display to establish a USB connection to the computer.
If you've used tethering before:
Press Connect using.
Press USB.

3 Connect phone and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

4 Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to "Internet Tethering" until the function is turned on.

5 Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your phone is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.
BlackBerry Z30

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