Transform your Samsung device into a Wi-Fi hotspot effortlessly. No need for third-party apps. Check out our guide to setting up Wi-Fi hotspot from Galaxy S6, S6 EDGE, Note 5... It's a breeze!

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Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot is a breeze to set up on your Samsung mobile devices. You don't need to fuss with complex third-party apps. Check out our tutorial on creating Wi-Fi hotspot from Galaxy S6 to S6 EDGE, Note 5... It's just as easy for users.

Turning your mobile device or laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot has become second nature, especially for those in the IT field. In a previous article, we guided you on how to set up Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone in general. This article on Mytour.vn delivers to you specifically how to set up Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot.

GUIDE TO CREATING WI-FI HOTSPOT ON SAMSUNG PHONE

Many users resort to third-party apps like PdaNet+ for Android and FoxFi for Android to create Wi-Fi hotspots. Similar to iPhone, you can create a Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot without using the aforementioned apps. Refer to how to create Wi-Fi hotspot on iPhone if you're an iPhone user looking to share Wi-Fi from this device.

ON THE HOTSPOT DEVICE

1. Activate Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

To activate Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, swipe your finger from the top of the screen downwards to the bottom (1), then select the Settings icon resembling a cogwheel as shown below. Next, choose Mobile Hotspot and Tethering (2).

Creating a Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot

Select Mobile Hotspot (1) > Toggle the switch to ON to activate Mobile Hotspot. Your Wi-Fi will be turned off at this point. Press OK (2) as shown below to proceed.

2. Set up hotspot for one or multiple devices simultaneously

Successfully activate Mobile Hotspot (1), press and hold on AndroidAP then select Allow All devices (2) to allow all devices to connect. If you want to specify a particular device, you can choose Allowed devices only.

That's it! You've successfully created your Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot. Remember to select all devices instead of just one. Now let's move on to the section on receiving/capturing Wi-Fi signals broadcasted from your Samsung phone.

ON THE RECEIVING DEVICE

On the device you want to connect, swipe your finger from the top of the phone screen downwards or go to Settings and select Wi-Fi.

After scanning, you'll see a network named AndroidAP - this is the newly created hotspot from your Samsung device. Select the network (1), enter the password (2)...

Press Connect to establish the connection, and when the connection is successful...

Here at Mytour.vn, we've guided you through the process of setting up Samsung Wi-Fi in general. It's not difficult at all, especially if you're using a Samsung Galaxy S6. You can refer to our previous guide on setting up Wi-Fi on Galaxy S6; additionally, S5 users can find detailed instructions on setting up Wi-Fi for Galaxy S5. We wish you effective Samsung usage!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I easily set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on my Samsung device?

To easily set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on your Samsung device, swipe down from the top of the screen, select the Settings icon, and choose Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Then, toggle the Mobile Hotspot switch to ON.

Is it necessary to use third-party apps to create a Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot?

No, it is not necessary to use third-party apps to create a Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot. You can set it up directly through the device's settings without any additional applications.

What steps do I take to allow multiple devices to connect to my Samsung hotspot?

To allow multiple devices to connect to your Samsung hotspot, after activating Mobile Hotspot, press and hold on AndroidAP and select 'Allow All devices' to enable connections from multiple devices.

How do I connect a device to the Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot once it is set up?

To connect a device to your Samsung Wi-Fi hotspot, swipe down on the receiving device, go to Settings, select Wi-Fi, find the AndroidAP network, enter the password, and press Connect to establish the connection.