Sony Xperia Play

Sony Xperia Play

Use tethering - Sony Xperia Play

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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 information on how to set up your phone for internet.

Step 1 of 7

Connect phone and computer

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

Step 2 of 7

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press the menu icon.

Step 3 of 7

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 4 of 7

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Wireless & networks.

Step 5 of 7

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Tethering & portable hotspot.

Step 6 of 7

Establish connection

Press USB tethering to turn on the function.

Step 7 of 7

Establish 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.

Connect phone and computer

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

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

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

Establish connection

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.

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