How to Share Wi-Fi from Your Samsung Galaxy S5

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Are you constantly on the move or traveling to places without internet or Wi-Fi? Do you need to use the internet on your laptop but have no solution? Meanwhile, you own a modern and fully-featured Samsung Galaxy S5. In this article, we will guide you on how to share Wi-Fi from your Samsung Galaxy S5.

To share Wi-Fi with your laptop or other devices, first, ensure that you have subscribed to the 3G or 4G service from your network provider and make sure you have enough credit to use the service. Next, follow these steps to turn your Samsung Galaxy S5 into an ideal Wi-Fi hotspot. The process is similar to creating a Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot as we previously knew.

GUIDE TO CREATE A WI-FI HOTSPOT ON SAMSUNG GALAXY S5

Step 1: Go to the Settings menu. You can do this by opening the app menu and selecting Settings, or by swiping down the Notifications panel and selecting the gear icon as shown in the image.

Guide to Share Wi-Fi from Samsung Galaxy S5

Step 2: Click on

'Network Connections' and then click on 'Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot'

Guide to Share Wi-Fi from Galaxy S5

Step 3: Click on 'Mobile Hotspot'

How to Share Wi-Fi from Galaxy S5

Step 4: Enable Mobile Hotspot feature by sliding the toggle switch from off to on

Guide to Creating Wi-Fi Hotspot on Galaxy S5

Step 5: Press the 'Ok' button to disable Wi-Fi connection (if you are connected to Wi-Fi). This action will activate 3G or 4G connection for you to share network connection with other devices.

Step 6: To connect your laptop or other devices to the Wi-Fi network broadcasted from Samsung Galaxy S5, turn on Wi-Fi on your device and search for the Wi-Fi broadcasted from Samsung Galaxy S5.

After setting up on Samsung Galaxy S5, it will notify you the Wi-Fi network name and password for you to enter on your other devices. In the image below, the Wi-Fi network name is Galaxy S5 3268, and the access password is ymgu8055. Currently, you cannot set a Wi-Fi password for the network you just created, so you can only use the default Wi-Fi provided by the system.

Successful Wi-Fi Sharing from Galaxy S5

Here at Mytour.vn, we have completed the guide on how to share Wi-Fi from Samsung Galaxy S5 to laptops and other devices. We hope you will carry it out easily. If you are using S6, you can refer to the guide on creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot on Galaxy S6 recently carried out by Mytour.vn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I share Wi-Fi from my Samsung Galaxy S5?

To share Wi-Fi from your Samsung Galaxy S5, go to Settings, select 'Network Connections,' then 'Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot.' Enable 'Mobile Hotspot' and follow prompts to connect your devices. Make sure you have an active mobile data plan.

Is it possible to set a custom Wi-Fi password for the Galaxy S5 hotspot?

No, currently you cannot set a custom Wi-Fi password for the hotspot created on your Galaxy S5. You can only use the default Wi-Fi name and password provided by the system for connection.

What steps should I take before creating a Wi-Fi hotspot on my Galaxy S5?

Before creating a Wi-Fi hotspot on your Galaxy S5, ensure that you have subscribed to a 3G or 4G data plan and have enough credit. Then, navigate to the settings and follow the hotspot setup process.

Can I connect my laptop to the Galaxy S5 hotspot easily?

Yes, connecting your laptop to the Galaxy S5 hotspot is easy. Simply turn on Wi-Fi on your laptop, search for the network name broadcasted by your Galaxy S5, and enter the provided default password to connect.

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