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This How.com.vn teaches you how to turn on your Verizon iPhone's personal hotspot feature, which allows you to use your iPhone as a Wi-Fi router.
Steps
Open your iPhone's Settings. It's a gray app with gears on it, typically found on the Home Screen.
Tap Cellular. It's one of the top options on the "Settings" page.- On phones using British English, tap Mobile Data instead.
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Tap Personal Hotspot. You'll find this option near the top of the page.- On iPhone 5s (and earlier), you may need to first tap Cellular Data.
Slide Personal Hotspot right to the "On" position. This switch is at the top of the screen; sliding it on will prompt your iPhone to begin broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal.- Anyone wanting to connect to your hotspot can select your phone's name from the "Wi-Fi" menu and enter the password listed next to the "Wi-Fi Password" heading.
- You can change the Wi-Fi password by tapping the password field, typing in a new one, and tapping Done.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionCan I connect or set up a wifi personal hot spot on an 'WiFi only' AirPad?
Living ConcreteTop AnswererNo. Personal hotspots use mobile data. It will not work if your iPad is WiFi only. - QuestionDo I have to have my phone with me to use GPS on my Apple watch?
Community AnswerYes. it has to be quite close to your phone to work.
Tips
- Avoid turning your hotspot on when you don't need it. The feature will wear down your battery life.Thanks
Warnings
- Using your phone's personal hotspot may result in additional charges from Verizon.Thanks
- If you have your hotspot on, you may not be able to connect to other external Wi-Fi routers.Thanks
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1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Cellular.
3. Tap Personal Hotspot.
4. Slide Personal Hotspot right to "On".
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