Guide to Share Wifi from Galaxy S6, S6 EDGE

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Samsung's flagship devices, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE, are currently making waves in the mobile market. If you own either of these models, you can easily share Wifi directly from your device without the need for third-party apps. Let's walk through the process.

One of the useful features of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE is the Wifi sharing function, allowing you to connect with other devices such as phones, computers, and tablets. If you have a data plan from your network provider and want to quickly share Wifi without downloading additional apps, follow the instructions below, especially in areas without Wifi signal, to enable other devices to connect. The process is similar to creating a Samsung Wifi hotspot in general.

GUIDE TO CREATE WIFI HOTSPOT FROM SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 AND S6 EDGE

Step 1: Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen and select the Settings icon. Then, choose Mobile hotspot and Tethering.

Directly Share Wifi from Samsung Phone

Step 2: Here, select Mobile Hotspot > Toggle the switch to ON to activate Mobile Hotspot. This action will disable Wifi connection on your S6. Press OK.

Guide to Share Wifi from Galaxy S6, S6 EDGE

Step 3: Mobile Hotspot setup is complete. Press and hold your finger on AndroidAP then select Allow All devices to enable connection for all devices.

How to Share Wifi from Galaxy S6, S6 EDGE

Step 4: On the device you wish to connect, here I'm using Galaxy S5 to connect to the Wifi network broadcasted by Galaxy S6. Swipe your finger from the top of the Galaxy S5 screen downwards > Select Wifi.

How to Share Wifi from Galaxy S6

Step 5: You'll see the AndroidAP network, tap on it to initiate connection. Enter the password, which appears on your Galaxy S6 during step 2 setup.

Step 6: Connection successful and details of connected devices will appear on the Galaxy S6.

Successfully Captured Wifi from Galaxy S6, S6 EDGE Wifi Hotspot...

Here we've guided you on how to share Wifi on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE, with simple setup steps and connection processes, a feature present in most Samsung and other Android phones. Additionally, there are apps with similar functionality worth trying such as PdaNet+ for Android and FoxFi for Android.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I share Wi-Fi from my Samsung Galaxy S6?

To share Wi-Fi, swipe down from the top, go to Settings, select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, then toggle Mobile Hotspot to ON. Other devices can connect using the provided password.

Can the Galaxy S6 share Wi-Fi without third-party apps?

Yes, the Galaxy S6 has a built-in feature for sharing Wi-Fi without needing third-party apps. Just follow the steps to enable Mobile Hotspot in your device settings.

What do I do if my Galaxy S6 can’t connect to Wi-Fi while sharing?

When Mobile Hotspot is enabled on your Galaxy S6, the Wi-Fi connection will be disabled automatically. You must use mobile data to share Wi-Fi with other devices.