OPPO R9s

OPPO R9s

Android 6.0.1

I can't use my OPPO R9s Android 6.0.1 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Cause 2 of 2: Wi-Fi hotspot isn't used correctly

To use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to turn on Wi-Fi hotspot and establish a connection from the other device to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot.

Solution: See how to use the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 1 of 12

Find "Name and Password Settings"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 12

Find "Name and Password Settings"

Press Other wireless connections.

Step 3 of 12

Find "Name and Password Settings"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Step 4 of 12

Find "Name and Password Settings"

Press Name and Password Settings.

Step 5 of 12

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press the field next to "Name" and key in the required name for the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 6 of 12

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press the drop down list next to "Security".

Step 7 of 12

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press WPA2 PSK to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 8 of 12

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press the field next to "Password" and key in the required password.

Step 9 of 12

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Save.

Step 10 of 12

Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Enable Your Personal Hotspot" to turn on the function.

Step 11 of 12

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Step 12 of 12

Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

1 Find "Name and Password Settings"

Press Settings.
Press Other wireless connections.
Press Personal Hotspot.
Press Name and Password Settings.

2 Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press the field next to "Name" and key in the required name for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Press the drop down list next to "Security".
Press WPA2 PSK to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.
The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.
Press the field next to "Password" and key in the required password.
Press Save.

3 Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Enable Your Personal Hotspot" to turn on the function.

4 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

5 Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
OPPO R9s

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