Samsung Nexus S

Samsung Nexus S

You can't use tethering - Samsung Nexus S

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 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Wireless & networks.

Step 4 of 9

Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press Tethering & portable hotspot.

Step 5 of 9

Connect phone and computer

Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to the computer's USB port.
The display shows that USB is connected.

Step 6 of 9

Establish a connection

Press the Return key.

Step 7 of 9

Establish a connection

Press USB-tethering to activate the function.

Step 8 of 9

Establish a connection

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is activated.
An Internet connection from the computer via the phone is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the Internet from your computer.

Step 9 of 9

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

1 Find "Tethering & portable hotspot"

Press the menu icon.
Press Settings.
Press Wireless & networks.
Press Tethering & portable hotspot.

2 Connect phone and computer

Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to the computer's USB port.
The display shows that USB is connected.

3 Establish a connection

Press the Return key.
Press USB-tethering to activate the function.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is activated.
An Internet connection from the computer via the phone is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the Internet from your computer.

4 Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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