Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

You can't use tethering - Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Cause 1 of 2: Your computer or phone hasn't been set up correctly

You need to set up your computer and your phone before you can use tethering.

Solution: Set up your phone for tethering.

Step 1 of 16

Select USB connection mode

Press Apps.

Step 2 of 16

Select USB connection mode

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 16

Select USB connection mode

Press Xperia™.

Step 4 of 16

Select USB connection mode

Press USB Connectivity.

Step 5 of 16

Select USB connection mode

Press USB connection mode.

Step 6 of 16

Select USB connection mode

Press Media transfer mode (MTP).

Step 7 of 16

Select USB connection mode

Press the home icon to return to the home screen.

Step 8 of 16

Connect tablet and computer

Open the cover.

Step 9 of 16

Connect tablet and computer

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

Step 10 of 16

Turn on tethering

Press Apps.

Step 11 of 16

Turn on tethering

Press Settings.

Step 12 of 16

Turn on tethering

Press More....

Step 13 of 16

Turn on tethering

Press Tethering & portable hotspot.

Step 14 of 16

Turn on tethering

Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.

Step 15 of 16

Turn on tethering

Press OK.

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Step 16 of 16

Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

1 Select USB connection mode

Press Apps.
Press Settings.
Press Xperia™.
Press USB Connectivity.
Press USB connection mode.
Press Media transfer mode (MTP).
Press the home icon to return to the home screen.

2 Connect tablet and computer

Open the cover.
Connect the data cable to the tablet socket and to your computer's USB port.

3 Turn on tethering

Press Apps.
Press Settings.
Press More....
Press Tethering & portable hotspot.
Press USB tethering until the function is turned on.
Press OK.

4 Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.
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