Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3

I can't use tethering on my phone - Sony Xperia Z3

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.

Step 1 of 8

Connect phone and computer

Open the cover on the left side of your phone.

Step 2 of 8

Connect phone and computer

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

Step 3 of 8

Turn on tethering

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

Step 4 of 8

Turn on tethering

Press More....

Step 5 of 8

Turn on tethering

Press Tethering & portable hotspot.

Step 6 of 8

Turn on tethering

Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.

Step 7 of 8

Turn on tethering

Press OK.

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Step 8 of 8

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 Connect phone and computer

Open the cover on the left side of your phone.
Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to your computer's USB port.

2 Turn on tethering

Slide two fingers down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
Press Settings.
Press More....
Press Tethering & portable hotspot.
Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.
Press OK.

3 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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