2023-11-21 00:56:39
Nowadays, modern mobile devices are more than an element that is used to easily communicate with other people, since they have been built with additional elements that allow them to be connected to the Internet, in addition to facilitating this connection with other devices.
How to share mobile data? Currently, this process can be done in a variety of circumstances: when there are connection or balance problems, or it is simply necessary to connect another device (such as a laptop) to the data network.
This is what is known as Tetheringthe way to share mobile data with other devices.
And no, he Tethering It is not complicated to do, but many people may have some complications establishing this type of connection, and that is why with this material it is hoped that mobile device users will be able to resolve their doubts.
In any case, having Android or iPhone, this blog article will help establish the connection with mobile data in an easy and fast way; and not only through wireless channels.
How to share the data connection from an Android cell phone?
To start this guide, we tell you how to share mobile data for users who like the Android operating system.
And, from Android version 2.2 (Froyo) to the most recent, it allows Tethering and sharing mobile data with other devices that require it.
Wi-Fi access points
The first step by step described on how to share mobile data with Android is by making an access point, also called WiFi Zone. The steps to follow are those:
Enter the phone’s configuration (or settings). Look for the option called “Networks and Internet”. Once inside, touch the option that says “Wi-Fi Zone”, Connection Sharing, or even Hotspot. Android versions may rename this feature. If the name is not found, it is possible to do a search in the same function (or settings) search engine at the top of the menu. Tap the “Wi-Fi Hotspot” option to activate the feature.
To share, you will only need to choose the access point, which can be modified by entering its name and password. On some devices it can be configured to have no password.
Once activated and properly configured, you must turn on the Wi-Fi connection on the device that you want to connect to the access point and choose the name of the access point connection, entering the password (if you have chosen it).
On some mobile phones it can be accessed through the button located in the quick access. By simply activating this button, other devices will be able to see the access point.
Bluetooth connection sharing
Although a bit obsolete, if another alternative is required to share mobile data between devices, it can also be done through Bluetooth.
It is a much simpler process, since it does not require keys or names but only for the devices to be linked.
To carry out this procedure, you must follow the steps described below:
Enter the “Settings” or “Configuration” menu. As in the previous process, you must access the option called “Networks and Internet”. Choose the option “Wi-Fi zone”, “Share connection” or as a store to call on the Android device. Select the “Bluetooth tethering” option.
It is important to remember that these mentioned processes consume battery. Therefore, when charging the device, it is recommended to temporarily disconnect the shared connection.
USB connection sharing
This point is the simplest, because the connection will be wired, with the mobile USB cable, which will be connected to the USB port of the laptop or other mobile device.
Sharing the connection via USB is recommended when the device that must receive the internet cannot connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
It will be enough to simply follow the steps in the previous point, but this time you will have to select the “USB tethering” or “USB connection sharing” option, or whatever name it receives, depending on the Android version of the device.
How to Share the Data Connection from an iPhone Cell Phone?
However, not all people are fans of Android as their device of choice. So this topic of how to share mobile data could not leave aside the mobile phones of the American apple Apple.
In this section, the different ways that exist to share mobile data will be reviewed, but with a device with iOS, be it an iPhone, an iPad, among others.
The steps are not that different from those on an Android device, but to avoid confusion, they will be explained specifically.
To connect via Wi-Fi
This is the most used option to connect a mobile device with iOS to another device without mobile data. For some users it is usually much easier to configure this option than on Android, and the steps to do this process are as follows:
Look for the “Settings” option on your mobile device. Once inside the settings, select “Personal access point”. Activate the option that says “allow others to connect”. With this, other devices will be able to see the access point. On the device to connect, it will be necessary to select the access point, and also enter the password (if requested).
It must be remembered that the iPhone device does not allow you to change the network SSID or the security level of the device. You can only change the password to set the one that meets the user’s needs.
How can you access the Wi-Fi password on an iPhone?
For faster access to Wi-Fi passwords on iPhone, it is recommended to use the Dr.Fone tool.
With Dr.Fone, important data is gathered in one place, as it is an app that serves as a password manager, especially for iOS, both for the operating system, as well as for the apps and websites that are managed on the device.
How to use Dr.Fone to recover hotspot password? This process is very simple:
Access the tool called Password Manager. It can be done from your computer using: Toolbox – Password Manager. Detect the device with iDevice. To do this, connect the iPhone via USB to the computer and click “Start Scanning”. With this scan, all passwords saved on the device are being tracked. Entering the iDevice security key, clicking accept and then watching the scanning progress, this process may take a moment. As the scan nears completion, a list of passwords will be displayed. Some can be selected depending on the type of password. Once the process is finished, you can export the passwords to a CSV file. To connect via Bluetooth
Another option for connecting devices to use mobile data is Bluetooth connectivity. It is a faster process than Wi-Fi.
To do so, simply enter “Settings” again and then click on the “Bluetooth” option. Pair between devices and then activate the “Personal hotspot” option in the Wi-Fi option.
To connect via USB
To complete the mobile data connections, it is possible to connect the mobile phone via USB to a laptop or computer and use it as a modem.
Connect the mobile phone to the device using the USB cable, and then, on the device, you just have to select the mobile phone as a modem. This is done in the network options.
Essential considerations when sharing your mobile data connection
Now that we have explained how to share mobile data on Android and iOS, some recommendations to share this connection without additional problems or inconveniences are as follows:
Connected devices should not be allowed to perform update processes, because they consume gigabytes of data and can leave the mobile phone without Internet. The battery consumption when this process is active is high. Therefore, the USB connection option or using this form of connection very specifically is recommended with greater emphasis. Use the highest type of security when creating a shared access point, that is, select levels such as WPA2 (the most secure) that encrypts with greater protection and strengthens the shared Wi-Fi connection. To achieve better performance, if mobile connectivity is not very efficient, it is advisable to use an access point with a 2.4 Ghz band, to make the most of shared data. Now, if there is good mobile connectivity, the 5.0 Ghz band is recommended to accelerate the speed and performance of the network.
Conclusion
We hope that with these points that have been presented, those interested will be successful when mobile data needs to be shared.
We must also remember to use this function punctually and accurately, as it causes mobile devices to consume more battery power, as well as mobile data.
Working as a cybersecurity solutions architect, Alisa focuses on data protection and enterprise data security. Prior to joining us, he held various cybersecurity researcher positions within a variety of cybersecurity companies. He also has experience in different industries such as finance, medical healthcare, and facial recognition.
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