How to Turn Your Android Phone into a WiFi Hotspot (Safely)
Introduction Sometimes your laptop or a second phone needs internet, but there is no WiFi nearby. In that situation, your Android phone can help. Its personal hotspot feature shares your mobile data over WiFi, so another device can connect to the internet through your phone. It is easy to set up, but it is important to do it safely. An open hotspot without a password can let strangers use your data. In this guide, you will learn the simple steps, how to choose a strong password, and what to watch out for. Your Android phone can share its mobile data as a WiFi hotspot. What is a WiFi hotspot? A WiFi hotspot turns your phone into a small, private WiFi network. The other device sees your phone's hotspot name in its WiFi list, just like a normal WiFi network. Once you enter the password, it connects and uses your phone's mobile data. This is useful when you are travelling, working outside, or when your home WiFi stops working for a short time. It is not meant to replace your home b...