Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7

Android 6.0

I can't use tethering on my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android 6.0

Cause 2 of 2: Tethering isn't used correctly

To use tethering, your phone and your computer need to be connected and set up correctly.

Solution: See how to use tethering.

Step 1 of 6

Connect phone and computer

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

Step 2 of 6

Turn on tethering

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 3 of 6

Turn on tethering

Press the settings icon.

Step 4 of 6

Turn on tethering

Press Mobile hotspot and tethering.

Step 5 of 6

Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to "USB tethering" to turn on the function. An internet connection from your computer via your phone is automatically established.

Step 6 of 6

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Connect phone and computer

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

2 Turn on tethering

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Mobile hotspot and tethering.
Press the indicator next to "USB tethering" to turn on the function. An internet connection from your computer via your phone is automatically established.

3 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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