Samsung Nexus S

Samsung Nexus S

Use tethering - Samsung Nexus S

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You can use your phone to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. Follow these instructions to use tethering.
You need to set up your phone for internet to use this function. Click here for more information.

Step 1 of 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Wireless & networks.

Step 4 of 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Tethering & portable hotspot.

Step 5 of 9

Connect phone and computer

Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to your computer's USB port.
Your display will tell you that USB is connected.

Step 6 of 9

Establish a connection

Press the Return key.

Step 7 of 9

Establish a connection

Press USB-tethering to turn on the function.

Step 8 of 9

Establish a connection

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
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.

Step 9 of 9

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press the menu icon.
Press Settings.
Press Wireless & networks.
Press Tethering & portable hotspot.

Connect phone and computer

Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to your computer's USB port.
Your display will tell you that USB is connected.

Establish a connection

Press the Return key.
Press USB-tethering to turn on the function.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
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.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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