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I can't use tethering on my phone - LG G3

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.

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Step 1 of 7

Install LG PC Suite

Go to www.lg.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download LC PC Suite.
Download and install LG PC Suite.

Step 2 of 7

Connect phone and computer

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

Step 3 of 7

Turn on tethering

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

Step 4 of 7

Turn on tethering

Press Networks.

Step 5 of 7

Turn on tethering

Press Tethering & networks.

Step 6 of 7

Turn on tethering

Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.

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Step 7 of 7

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 LG PC Suite

Go to www.lg.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download LC PC Suite.
Download and install LG PC Suite.
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2 Connect phone and computer

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

3 Turn on tethering

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
Press the settings icon.
Press Networks.
Press Tethering & networks.
Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.

4 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.
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