Apple iPhone 5 iOS 7

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You can't use tethering - Apple iPhone 5 iOS 7

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.

Apple iPhone 5 iOS 7
Step 1 of 8

Install iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.

Step 2 of 8

Connect phone and computer

Start the program iTunes on your computer.

Step 3 of 8

Connect phone and computer

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

Step 4 of 8

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 5 of 8

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Step 6 of 8

Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to"Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.

Step 7 of 8

Turn on tethering

If this is the first time you use the function:
Press Wi-Fi and USB Only.

Apple iPhone 5 iOS 7
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 Install iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Apple iPhone 5 iOS 7

2 Connect phone and computer

Start the program iTunes on your computer.
Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

3 Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.
Press Personal Hotspot.

4 Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to"Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.
If this is the first time you use the function:
Press Wi-Fi and USB Only.

5 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.
Apple iPhone 5 iOS 7

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