How to use your phone as a hotspot
Briefly

The article discusses the option of using a mobile hotspot from your phone when away from home or office. While providing greater security and potentially better speeds than public Wi-Fi, it comes with the drawbacks of limited data and increased battery consumption. It details setup instructions for both Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices, emphasizing the need to adjust settings for a suitable network experience. It also mentions disabling the Data Saver feature for consistent connectivity.
Running a hotspot from your phone is more secure than public Wi-Fi, providing better speeds, but can limit your data allowance and drain your phone's battery.
To set up a mobile hotspot on an Android device, access Settings, choose Network & Internet, then toggle Wi-Fi hotspot settings to customize your connection.
Using a Samsung Galaxy phone, navigate to Connections, select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, and customize network settings for an efficient hotspot experience.
Ensure you disable Android's Data Saver feature to allow apps to send and receive data when using the mobile hotspot.
Read at The Verge
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