Tethering/WiFi Hotspot procedure on Android

This is a simple step to turn your android device into an internet dongle or a modem.

In other to do this you'll need an Android phone with the 2.2 (Froyo) operating system - or a more up to date version and this can be done either by USB Tethering or by creating a WiFi Hotspot.

Today, i will be showing you steps on how to create both.

CREATING PORTABLE WiFi HOTSPOT METHOD:

Steps:

1. Go to your Android phone's on-screen Menu
2. Look for Settings, then Wireless& Networks, then Portable hotspot& tethering
3. Open the Portable WiFi hotspot settings to set up a password and name your phone's hotspot.

4. Activate and connect your PC using the provided password.

See image below:

USING USB TETHERING METHOD:

To do this you'll need a laptop and make sure you have a free USB port on your laptop or tablet and a working USB cable.

Plug the USB cable into your phone and connect it to your laptop or tablet. 

Steps:

1. Go to your Android phone's on-screen Menu
2. Look for Settings, then Wireless& Networks, then Portable hotspot& tethering
3. But first make sure you are connected to media device and can access your storage....

4. Tick the USB Tethering box to activate....

 See image below