Tethering Of Smartphones

How to use iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus as Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot

2015-12-16T08:46:00.000-08:00

iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus are the 2 latest flagship smartphones from Apple. It has got 4G high speed internet connectivity. Do you know, you can use iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus as WiFi hotspot to your laptop or tablet? Using WiFi hotspot feature you can share the mobile internet to other nearby wifi enabled devices wireless using iPhone as modem.
Using iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus mobile hotspot is very simple and does not take much time. It can be set up in less than 1 minutes. It is very easy to use and you can use it any time. But one thing you should always remember. Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot uses mobile data. So you should be in network coverage area with data connection. Another important requirement is active data plan. Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot uses your mobile data .Hence, it will drain your data allowance very quickly. So use it carefully. Otherwise your mobile bill will increase. In summary, whenever you are using Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot, make sure to keep your usage in check and do not start any heavy downloads.

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How to use iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus as Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot

iPhone 6S Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot is the method through which you are sharing the mobile internet with other WiFi enabled devices. So lets start learning how to enable Mobile WFi hotspot on iPhone 6S Plus and iPhone 6.

First go to Settings.

Now tap on to Personal Hotspot.
Now enable Personal Hotspot(Move the slider which is infront of Personal Hotspot options).

Now you can connect any wifi enabled devices to internet using your iPhone 6S mobile WiFi hotspot.
The Wi Fi hotspot password will be shown in the Personal Hotspot page.
You can edit the iPhone 6S Plus password by tapping on to Wi-Fi Password.

For disabling the iPhone 6S WiFi hotspot, move the slider to left in the Personal Hotspot page.

This method of using iPhone as WiFi hotspot is supported with iOS 9. So, similarly you can use iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 as WiFi hotspot.

If you are facing any issues in connecting to net using iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus, please share it in the comment section below.

How to use 2nd Gen Moto E 2015 as Modem

2015-03-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

Motorola has launched the successor to its popular budget Android smartphone Moto E. It has many upgrades and improvement over its predecessor. In this post we will learn on How to use Moto E 2nd Gen Modem through WiFi hotspot and USB tethering.
Read Moto E 2nd Gen Review.

How to use 2nd Moto E 2015 as Modem

How to use Moto E 2nd As WiFi Hotspot

First enable the mobile data.
Then go to settings->More....
Tap on to Tethering & mobile hotspot
Enable the Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot by tapping on to it.

Customise Moto E 2nd Gen WiFi Hotspot settings

If you forgot your Moto E wifi hotspot password or if you want to reset the password follow the steps given below.

Tap on to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot
You enter or edit the Network name, Security type and the password.
Once done, tap on to Save,

Now any Wi-Fi enabled devices will be able to connect to your Moto E WiFi Hostpot.

How to use Moto E 2015 as Modem through USB tethering

Connect your Moto E to the PC through USB cable.
Follow the first 3 steps mentioned above.
Enable the USB tethering.
Now your PC will be able to connect to internet using your Moto E mobile Data.

How to Use OnePlus One as Modem to Connect to PC

2015-02-27T18:37:00.004-08:00

OnePlus One is the very feature rich smartphone for a affordable price. When we have a smartphone like this, at times we are expect to share the mobile data with PC or other WiFi enabled data. Then we start thinking, is there any way, we can share the mobile data of OnePlus One with PC or iPad or any other WiFi enabled devices. So here is the guide on How to use OnePlus One as modem.

How to use OnePlus One as Modem

There are three ways through which you can use OnePlus One as modem. First is WiFi Hotspot,Second USB tethering and the last one is Bluetooth Tethering. So we will learn one by one of these features.

How to use OnePlus One as Personal WiFi Hotspot

First enable the mobile data on you smartphone.
Then go to settings->More...
Go to Tethering & Portable hotspot
Now enable the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.

How to customise the Wi-Fi Hotspot settings

If you have you forgot your OnePlus One WiFi hotspot password or if you want set the password as per your wish, then follow the steps given below.

Under Tethering & Portable hotspot, tap on to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
Here you can enter or edit SSID, password and Security type.
One done you can tap Save.

Now any Wi-Fi enabled devices such as iPad, tablets, Laptops can access this Wi-Fi hotspot by choosing the SSID and entering the password.

How to use OnePlus One as modem through USB tethering

Follow the first 3 steps mentioned in enabling WiFi hotspot.
Now connect your OnePlus One to PC through USB cable.
Now enable the USB tethring to get the internet from your OnePlus One mobile data.

How to use OnePlus One as modem through Bluetooth Tethering

First pair your phone with the device you want to share the internet.
Now follow the first 3 steps given above.
Now enable the Bluetooth Tethering.

How to Use Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime as Modem using Tethering and WiFi Hotspot

2014-12-27T22:09:00.000-08:00

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is one of the popular mid range Android Dual sim smartphone. It is powered by 1.2GHz quad core processor with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. The device sports 5 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with qHD resolution. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, microUSB, Bluetooth and GPS. In this guide, we will learn how to use Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime as Modem.

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How to Use Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime as Modem

Samsung galaxy Grand Prime can be used as modem using the WiFi hotspot and USB tethering features.

How to use Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime as WiFi hotspot

To use the Grand prime as WiFi hotspot, follow the steps given below.

Enable the mobile data on your grand Prime.
Go to settings-> More Settings
Tap tethering and Portable Hotspot
Move the slider to right infront of the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Tap on to the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to configure the Hotspot settings

How to use Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime as modem through USB tethering

To use the Grand prime USB tethering feature, follow the steps given below.

Connect your Grand prime to computer using the USB cable

Go to settings-> More Settings in your smartphone.

Tap tethering and Portable Hotspot

Move the slider to right infront of the USB tetehring.

You are now will be able to use Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime as Modem using Tethering and WiFi Hotspot.

How to Use Nokia Lumia 630 as WiFi Hotspot

2014-11-30T06:18:00.001-08:00

Nokia Lumia 630 is a Dual sim Windows 8.1 running smartphone. It has 5MP primary camera and powered by 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad Core Processor with 512MB of RAM. It has 4.5 inch capacitive touch screen with Clear Black technology and WVGA screen resolution. In this guide, we will learn to use Nokia Lumia 630 as modem through WiFi Hotspot.

How to use Nokia Lumia 630 as WiFi Hotspot

Lumia 630 has connectivity features such 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. Unlike Android devices, Windows phones are not providing the USB tethering feature. However, Lumia smartphones support WiFi hotspot features. In Nokia Lumia 630, it is called as Internet sharing.
Let us see how to use Lumia smartphone as WiFi hotspot

First Enable the data connectivity. Do note, charges are applicable as per your data provider.
Go to Settings.
Under Settings got to internet sharing and slide to enable Internet sharing or WiFi Hotspot.

Customise Nokia Lumia 630 WiFi hotspot Settings

Tap on the Setup icon.
Update the Broadcast name and Password.
Tap on to the Ok(.

You are done. Now your Nokia Lumia 630 will start sharing the data to other WiFi enabled devices. You can disable the data, when you dont need it. If you are facing any problems in using Nokia Lumia 630 as WiFi, share in the comment section below.

Video guide on How to use Lumia 630 as WiFi Hotspot Modem

How to Use iPhone 6 as Personal Hotspot Modem

2014-11-19T19:16:00.001-08:00

iPhone 6 personal hotspot is a feature through which sharing the iPhone internet connection to other device such as iPad mini, iPad air, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 etc through WiFi, Bluetooth or a USB cable. To use iPhone 6 as modem, the device should be connected to the internet over the cellular data network. We will lean to use iPhone 6 as Personal Hotspot modem.

How to Use iPhone 6 as Modem

Note: This feature may not be available with all carriers. Additional fees may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.

To share the data connection of iPhone 6 with other devices, first you need to enable the personal hotspot. For that follow the steps given below.
Go to Settings> Cellular, and then tap Personal Hotspot to enable it.
After you turn on Personal Hotspot, other devices can connect in the following ways:

Wi-Fi:On the device, choose your iPhone from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
USB:Connect iPhone to your computer using the cable that came with it. In your computer’s Network Preferences, choose iPhone and configure the network settings.
Bluetooth: On iPhone, go to Settings> Bluetooth, then turn on Bluetooth. To pair and connect iPhone with your Bluetooth device, refer to the documentation that came with your device.

Note 2:
When a device is connected, a blue band appears at the top of the iPhone screen. The Personal Hotspot icon appears in the status bar of iOS devices using Personal Hotspot.

How to Change the Wi-Fi password for iPhone.

Go to Settings>Personal Hotspot> Wi-Fi Password,
then enter a password of at least 8 characters

Using the iPhone 6 tethering through Personal hotspot is very simple. There one more option through cydia app store app called TetherMe.

How to use Asus Zenfone 5 as modem to Connect to Internet from PC

2014-11-07T20:31:00.002-08:00

Asus Zenfine 5 A501CG is available in two variants based on the internal storage capacity. One is 8GB and another one is 16GB. The device is powered by 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 Processor with Intel Hyper Threading Technology, Dual Core with 1GB of RAM. It has 5 inch 720p resolution Corning Gorilla Glass protected display, 8MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera. It houses Li-ion 2110 mAh battery. It is most of the popular connectivity features. In this post we see how to use Asus Zenfone 5 as modem to connect to Internet from PC.
How to use Asus Zenfine 5 as Modem
There are three ways through which you can share the mobile data of Zenfone 5 with other devices. WiFi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth Tethering.

How to use Asus Zenfone 5 as WiFi hotspot

To use Asus Zenfone 5 as WiFi hotspot, you need to have active mobile data and enable it. Now follow the step given below. Zenfone 5 WiFi hotspot is useful in sharing the data with WiFi enabled devices such as iPad mini, iPad air, Nexus 9 etc.

Go to Settings->More
Tethering and mobile Hotspot
Enable Mobile Hotspot.
You can customise SSID and password using Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot option.

Video Guide on How to use Asus Zenfone 5 as WiFi Hotspot

How use to Asus Zenfone 5 USB tethering

Connect your Zenfone 5 to PC through the USB cable.
The windows will install the required drivers. If it does not detect automatically, then you need to install the drivers by downloading it from the official support page of Asus.
Go to Settings->More
Tethering and mobile Hotspot
Enable USB tethering.

How to use Asus Zenfone 5 Bluetooth Tethering

Pair Zenfone 5 with the device you want to share the mobile data.
Now Go to Settings->More.
Tethering and mobile Hotspot
Enable the Bluetooth Tethering.

These are the different methods through which you can use Asus Zenfone 5 as modem.

How To Use Sony Xperia M2 as Modem to Connect to Internet From PC

2014-09-16T12:02:00.002-07:00

Sony Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Dual are the two higher mid range Android smartphones. Both are identical interms of specification except the number sim they support. The Sony Xperia M2 is powered by 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8226 Quad Core Processor with 1GB of RAM. It has 4.8 inch qHD display and 8MP primary camera. It supports most of the connecting features. In this Xperia Tips post, we will learn how to use Sony Xperia M2 as Modem to connect to Internet from PC.

How to use Sony Xperia M2 as Modem

There are three ways, you can share the internet data from your Xperia M2 to other devices. 1. WiFi hotspot 2.USB tethering 3. Bluetooth Tethering. In this post we will learn USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.

How to use Sony Xperia M2 as WiFi Hotspot

Go to Settings from the app tray.
Then go to More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

It is good configure WiFi hotspot settings before you enable Xperia M2 WiFi Hotspot.

Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
Enter the Network SSID information.
To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
Tap Save.
Tap back button and select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
When prompted, tap OK to confirm. WiFi icon appears in the status bar once the portable ‎Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
To stop sharing your data connection via ‎Wi-Fi®‎ , unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

How to customise Xperia M2 WiFi hotspot Settings

Tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
Enter a password you like.
Tap Save.

You are done. Now you can use Sony Xperia M2 as WiFi hotspot to connect other WiFi enabled device to internet.

How to Enable Sony Xperia M2 USB tethering

Using the USB cable connect Xperia M2 to a computer.
Tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Select USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK when prompted. USB tethering icon is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.

How to Use Xiaomi Mi 3 as Modem to Connect to Internet

2014-09-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

Xiaomi Mi 3 is one of the best Dual sim Android smartphone for the price it is offered. 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8274AB Quad Core Processor, 2GB RAM, 13 MP primary camera, 2MP secondary front facing camera, 5 inch full HD display screen and Decent connectivity features make this device one of them most attractive budget smartphone. One of the features of the device includes USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot feature. Using these, we can use Xiaomi Mi 3 as modem to connect to internet from PC and other WiFi enabled device. So in this Xiaomi Mi 3 tip, we will see how to use Xiaomi Mi 3 as modem.

How to use Xiaomi Mi 3 as Modem

As I mentioned earlier, based on our requirements, there are two ways to achieve this. One is through using Xiaomi Mi 3 as Portable WiFi hotspot and another one is Xiaomi Mi 3USB modem.

Xiaomi Mi 3 WiFi hotspot

To use Xiaomi Mi 3 WiFi hotspot follow the instructions mentioned below.

Tap to Settings>General Settings>More..>Tethering & Portable Hotspot
Tap on to Portable hotspot. This will turn on your Mi 3 device as WiFi hotspot.

Customising Xiaomi Mi 3 WiFi Settings

Now you have already enabled WiFi hotspot. You need to customise the SSID and WiFi hotspot password according to your choice. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below.

Tap on to Set up portable hotspot.
Enter the desired Network SSID, security type and password.

You are done.

Xiaomi Mi 3 USB tethering

To use Xiaomi Mi 3 as USB modem, follow the steps given below.

Connect your Mi 3 to PC through USB cable
Windows will automatically install the required Mi 3 drivers on your PC.
Now follow the step 1 mentioned above.
Tap to USB tethering.

You are done.

Using any of these methods, you can use Xiaomi Mi 3 as Modem to connect to Internet from PC or any WiFi enabled Devices.

How to Download Asus Zenfone 4 PC suite USB Drivers

2014-08-30T11:23:00.002-07:00

Asus Zenfone 4 is the most affordable smartphone in the Zenfone series from the Asus. It has got good connectivity features and decent power which is enough for day to day activity of a casual user. Even games like, Subway surfer, temple run runs smoothly. Even high end games like dead trigger, Asphalt 8 games can be played with few compromises. Due to all these, this phone became very warm welcome from the customers. To use all the features, there is a requirement of USB drivers. Normally, we get it with a PC suite. Unfortunately, there is no PC suite for Asus Zenfone 4.
Read: How to use Asus Zenfone 4 as modem.

Don't get upset. Asus does provides USB drivers for Zenfone 4. This will be enough for 90% of the requirements of a PC suite. To use Zenfone 4 USB tethering, you are required install the drivers on your PC. You can download and install the official USB driver for Zenfone 4 from the support page or Clicking here.
For other tasks of Zenfone 4 pc suite, you can use other services like syncing, back up and restore, there are few work around. For syncing, best way is to add email and enable auto syncing. For backup and restore, there are multiple free apps which you can use. For updating the device, you can use OTA update.
There is a very good app called Airdroid. Using this app you can manage your contacts, messages, ringtones etc from PC wirelessly. So don't worry too much on Asus Zenfone 4 PC suite. Just download the free USB Driver for Zenfone 4 and enjoy features of the device.

Video Guide on how to Download Asus Zenfone PC Suite

How to Use LG G3 as Modem to connect to Internet

2014-08-25T09:27:00.000-07:00

LG G3 is a flagship device and one of the powerful Android smartphone too. The specifications of 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad Core Processor with 3GB RAM, 5.5 inch QHD screen, 3000mAh battery. Connectivity features are 2G, 3G, WiFi , USB and Bluetooth. The device also supports USB tethering and WiFi hotspot. It is also called as LG G3 Personal hotspot, Portable Hotspot, tethering etc. We will look into how to use LG G3 as Modem through USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.

How to Use LG G3 as WiFi Hotspot

Like any other Android smartphone, you can use LG G3 as WiFi portable hotspot. For enabling this, follow the steps given below. Do note that, you should have active data plan enabled on your G3. The charges are applicable as per the your service provider.

First enable the mobile data.
Go to settings, from the quick settings tab which you can access through pulling the screen from top to down.
Under Settings, choose Tethering & Networks
Slide the bar to right which is in front of Mobile Hotspot.

Customise LG G3 WiFi Hotspot Settings

Tap to Set-up WiFi-Hotspot.
Here you can update the SSID and password.
You are done.

Now onwards, when ever you want your LG G3 as WiFi personal hotspot, just enable mobile hotspot through settings.

LG G3 USB tethering

Connect your device to PC through
Go to Settings->Tethering & Networks
Enable USB tethering.

How to Use Moto G as Modem to Connect to Internet

2014-08-21T19:32:00.002-07:00

Motorola Moto G is one of the best midrange Dual sim Android smartphone. After the price cut of around 2k, it became more attractive. It has got all the features which is required for a day to day activity with light gaming and photography. The latest Moto G price in India is Rs.11,999 for 16GB variant.

Just to recap the features, here are the key specifications of Moto G. It is powered by 1.2 GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor with 1GB of RAM. The device comes with 4.5 inch IPS LCD screen with resolution of 1280 x 720 Pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection.
Motorola Moto G Packs 5MP primary camera and 1.3MP front facing camera. The connectivity features of the device are GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. Moto G has a decent battery of 2070 mAh battery.

How to use Moto G as Modem to connect to internet

Moto G has got the latest Android update which is Android 4.4.4 Kitkat. The interface wise is very similar to Moto E.
Read: How to use Moto E as Modem
Like Moto E, Moto G can be used as modem through USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot features. All you need is a active data plan and it should be enabled. Charges of Data plan is as per your carrier charges.

Moto G WiFi Hotspot Setting

To use Moto G WiFi Hotspot Features follow the steps given below.

Go to All apps().
Tap to Settings
Touch more and then go to Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
Touch Mobile Wi-Fi hotpot t enable the Moto G WiFi hotspot.

Customise Moto G Mobile Hotspot settings

Touch to Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Enter or use the default Network SSID as per your wish.
Choose the security type and Password.
Touch Save.

You are done. Now you can use your Moto G as WiFi Hotspot.

Moto G USB tethering

Connect your Moto G to PC
Windows will automatically install the required drivers.
Once this is done, follow above mentioned first 3 steps.
Touch USB tethering

Now your PC will be connected to internet using Moto G as USB modem.

How to use Moto G as WiFi Hotspot Video Guide

How to Change Moto E Ringtone

2014-08-13T09:52:00.003-07:00

When we buy a new Motorola Moto E, it comes with default ringtone. But we might need to customise the ringtone as per our taste because many reasons such as to have unique tone or set our favorite MP3 as ringtone on Moto G. There ways you actually customise the ringtone. One is through File manager method and another one is through PC. In this Moto E tips guide we will see on how to set custom MP3 as ringtone on Moto E.
You might also read: How use Motorola Moto E as Modem.

How to Set Custom MP3 Ringtone on Moto E

Method 1: As you might have come across, Moto E out of the box does not come with file manager. So we need to install good file manager first. There are many free file managers are available. I personally use ES File Explorer App. This is free app and you can download it from the Play store.

Once you have installed the file manager,

Go to Settings->Sound. Tap on to phone ringtone.
You will get a pop up with the header "Complete Action Using".
Select the file manager you have installed. In our case, ES File Explorer and tap on to "Just Once".
The file manager shows the folders of your Moto E.
Navigate to the folder where you have saved the ringtone.
Select the MP3 which you want choose as ringtone and tap on to it.

Done. You have set MP3 custom ringtone on your Moto E.

Method 2:

In this method, you need to install any other app. Just connect your device to PC. Go to My computer and explore the your device. Find the folder with name ringtone. Paste the desired ringtone in that folder. Now

Go to Settings->Sound. Tap on to phone ringtone. Now your favorite ringtone will be shown along with default ringtone. Chose that.

Done. Hope this Moto E trick helps you to customise the ringtone. If you are facing any difficulties, leave a message in comment section below.

How to Use Nokia Lumia 525 as Modem to Connect to Internet from PC

2014-08-11T07:41:00.001-07:00

Nokia Lumia 525 is a Windows 8 running smartphone. It is powered by 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Dual Core Processor with 1GB of RAM. It sports 4 inch capacitive touch screen with WVGA screen resolution. Nokia Lumia 525 price in India is Rs.8,899.

Nokia Lumia 525 has 5MP primary camera which can record 720HD videos. Internal storage of this Nokia smartphone is 8GB and supports microSD card upto 64GB. It boasts 1430 mAh battery which is rated to provide a talk time of 16 hours and standby time of 336 hours. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, USB, Bluetooth and GPS.
Unlike Android smartphones, Windows phones does not support USB tethering. So you cannot use Nokia Lumia 525 as USB modem. However, you can use Lumia 525 as WiFi hotspot through you can share the mobile data with other WiFi enabled devices.

How to Use Nokia Lumia 525 as Modem

As said earlier, you can share mobile data with other device using only WiFi hotspot feature in Lumia 525.

How to use Nokia Lumia 525 as WiFi Hotspot

For using this device as WiFi hotspot, you need to have active data plan and get the plan required from your mobile operator. The charges will according to your mobile data provider.

First enable the mobile data on your Lumia 525. To enable mobile data, go to Setting->mobile network. Under Data Connection, select On from the drop down.
Now come back to the settings and go to Internet sharing.
Slide the bar to right to enable the Internet sharing. You will see broadcast name and password. This info is required for other devices to connect to Nokia Lumia 525 WiFi Hotspot network.

How to Customise WiFi Hotspot setting on Lumia 525

After following above steps, tap to set up.
You can update broadcast name and password on this screen.

You are done. Now you can use your Nokia Lumia 525 as WiFi Hotspot modem.

Video tutorial on how to use Nokia Lumia 525 WiFi hotspot

You can refer to my video demonstration on how to use Nokia Lumia 525 as WiFi hotspot.

How to Use Samsung Galaxy Star Pro as Modem to Connect to Internet From PC

2014-08-10T23:15:00.000-07:00

Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos S7262 is a budget Android smartphone. It is powered by 1GHz Cortex A5 processor with 512MB of RAM. Internal storage of the device is 4GB and supports microSD card upto 32GB. The Galaxy Star Pro sports 4inch TFT capacitive touch screen with WVGA screen resolution. Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos price in India is Rs.5485.

This Budget Samsung Dual sim Smartphone has 1500 mAh battery which is rated to provide 15 hours of talk time and standby time of 370 hours. There is 2MP primary camera for taking stills and recording videos. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot.
As you can already read, Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos does not comes with 3G data support. Hence the mobile data will very slow in 2G network. It is not ideal to use this as modem to connect to internet from PC. However, in emergency you can use this device as this device supports WiFi hotspot and USB tethering. Lets have a look on how to use Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos as Modem.

How to Use Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos as Modem

There two ways through which you can share the mobile data of Galaxy Star Pro duos to PC. Here the guide on the same. For using any of the methods, you need to have active mobile data plan and it should be activated. Charges as per your mobile operator.

Using Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos as WiFi Hotspot

To use Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos as WiFi hotspot follow the steps given below.

Got settings. Which you can get it by going to all apps or from the quick menu which can be found by swiping your screen from top to down.
Under Settings, go to More Settings.
Tap on to Tethering and Portable hotspot.
Enable Portable WiFi Hotspot by sliding the option bar to right. It will take few seconds to enable WiFi hotspot.

Customise Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos WiFi Hotspot Settings

Once WiFi hotspot is enabled, tap on to Portable WiFi Hotspot.
On the screen right bottom corner you will see , Configure. Tap on to it.
Enter or use the same SSID as per your wish. Choose the security type.
Enter the password which is required for accessing this hotspot from other devices.
Tap on to Save.

You are done. Now your Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos as WiFi Hotspot Modem.

How to use Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos as Modem through USB tethering

Download and install the PC suite for Galaxy Star Pro Duos from the support page.
Connect your device to PC through USB cable.
Follow the step 1 to 3 given in above method.
Now tap to USB tethering.

Your Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos will start working as USB modem.

Video Guide to Use Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos as WiFi Hotspot

HTC Desire 616 As Modem to Connect To Internet From PC

2014-08-10T04:39:00.003-07:00

HTC Desire 616 is a stylish Android Dual sim Smartphone. It is powered by Octa Core 1.4GHz Cortex A7 based CPU with Mediatek MT6592 chipset and 1GB of RAM. It runs on Android 4.4.2 Jellybean and HTC Sense 5.5 UI on top of it. HTC Desire 616 price in India is Rs.16,999.
HTC Desire 616 Dual sim sports 5 inch screen with a screen resolution of 1280x720 pixels. It has 8MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera. The device comes with 4GB of internal storage and 32GB of microSD card support. It houses a decent Li-polymer 2000 mAh battery. The Connectivity features of HTC Desire 616 includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. Lets have a look on how to use HTC Desire 616 as modem using the USB tethering or WiFi hotspot.

How to use HTC Desire 616 as Modem

HTC Desire 616 as WiFi Hotspot

As already stated, HTC Desire 616 Dual sim is a Android Jellybean running device. As a standard feature of Android, this device too supports WiFi Hotspot feature. So we will learn how to use HTC Desire 616 as WiFi Hotspot.

First thing comes first. We need to enable mobile data(2G or 3G) on your device.
In some geographies, you might need an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. If required, you need to get it to use WiFi hotspot.
Now coming to use HTC Desire 616 dual sim as WiFi hotspot, go to Settings->Wireless & Networks. Tap More.
Navigate to Tethering & Portable Hotspot. Enable Wi-Fi Hotspot by sliding to right.
You HTC Desire 616 will start work as WiFi hotspot.

Configure HTC Desire 616 WiFi Hotspot Settings

It is always good idea to use unique SSID and password for your HTC Desire 616 WiFi Hotspot. Atleast once in a month, it is recommended to change the password. Here is the instruction to configure WiFi hotspot settings

Tap on to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
Enter a WiFi hotspot name(SSID) or use the one it is already there.
Chose the security type and enter the password you want to use.
You can select None in Security which will make your WiFi hotspot password free. It is not recommended but you can opt for your if you need.
Tap Save. Now your HTC Desire 616 Dual sim WiFi hotspot is ready to use.

HTC desire 616 Dual sim USB tethering

To use HTC Desire 616 Dual sim USB tethering, follow the step below after step 1 &2 in the above instruction.

Connect HTC Desire 616 dual sim to your computer using the provided USB cable.
Go to Settings.
Under Wireless & networks, tap More.
Tap Tethering & portable hotspot.
Select the USB tethering option.

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 as modem to connect to internet from PC

2014-08-05T10:42:00.001-07:00

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 is a mid range dual sim Android smartphone. It runs on Android 4.4.2 Kitkat along with Touchwiz user interface. There is a 4.5 inch TFT multi touch capacitive touchscreen with screen resolution of 480x800 pixels. Galaxy Core 2 is powered by 1.2GHz quad core processor with 768MB of RAM. Internal storage of this Samsung Dual sim Android phone is 4GB and supports microSD card upto 64GB. Connectivity features of the device 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, WiFi hotspot and USB tethering. It houses 2000 mAh battery.

How to use Samsung Galaxy Core 2 as Modem

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 USB tethering

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 can be used as USB modem through the USB tethering feature. To use Galaxy Core 2 as modem, follow the below mentioned steps.

Enable the mobile data which you can accesss through the quick menu. You can access this menu from swiping the screen from top to bottom
Connect your phone to PC using the USB cable.
Normally Windows detects the phone installs the required drivers. If it does not recognises the device then download and install the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 PC suite.
Now Go to Settings which once again available in the quick menu or in the application page also you can choose.
Under settings, Go to More->Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.
Enable the USB tethering

Now your Computer or PC will be connected to internet using Samsung Galaxy Core 2 as modem.

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 as WiFi Hotspot

To use Galaxy Core 2 as WiFi hotspot follow the steps given below.

Navigate to Settings->More...->Tethering & mobile hotspot. Now enable Mobile WiFi hotspot by tapping on to it. You can customise the SSID and password by going to Setup WiFi hotspot page.

Micromax Unite 2 as modem to connect to internet from PC

2014-08-04T20:09:00.003-07:00

Micromax Unite 2 is a dual sim Android smartphone. It is powered by 1.3GHz quad core processor with 1GB of RAM. The device runs on Android 4.4.2 Kitkat and has 4GB internal storage. There is a provision for additional storage through microSD card upto 32GB. Micromax Unite 2 sports 4.7 inch display with resolution of 800x480 pixels. This Android dual sim Android phone has 5MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera. Micromax Unite 2 price in India is Rs.6874. In this tutorial we will learn to use Unite 2 as modem.

How to use Micromax Unite 2 as modem

Micromax Unite 2 as USB modem

We can use Micromax Unite 2 as USB modem using the USB tethering feature.

Connect your Unite 2 device to PC using the USB cable.
Enable the data on your phone
On your phone, navigate to Settings–>More–> Tethering & Portable Hotspot–> USB tethering.
Enable USB tethering by tapping on it.

Your PC will automatically configure the required setting. Now your Micromax Unite 2 will work as USB modem to connect to internet from your PC.

Micromax Unite 2 as WiFi Hotspot

Most of the Android phones are enabled with WiFi hotspot feature and Micromax Unite 2 is one of them. To use Micromax Unite 2 as WiFi hotspot follow the steps given below.

On your device, navigate to Settings–>More–> Tethering & Portable Hotspot–> Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Enable it by tapping on it
You can customise the SSID and password by navigating to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
Now your Micromax Unite 2 will work as WiFi hotspot. Any WiFi enabled device will be able access this, through the SSID and password you have chosen on your device.

Video Guide on How to Use Micromax Phone as WiFi Hotspot

Micromax Unite 2 Bluetooth Tethering

You can also share your Micromax Unite 2 data with other device using the Bluetooth tethering feature. For doing this, first you need to pair your phone with the device which you want the data to be shared. Then navigate to Settings–>More–> Tethering & Portable Hotspot–>Bluetooth tethering. Now enable it to for accessing the internt.

Sony Xperia T3 as Modem to connect to Internet from PC

2014-08-03T19:11:00.000-07:00

Sony Xperia T3 is a single sim Android smartphone. It has good specifications such as 5.3 inch full HD IPS display screen, Quad Core 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8228 Processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, upto 32GB expandable storage. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot. Sony Xperia T3 price in India is 26,595. In this tutorial, we will see how to use Sony Xperia T3 as modem through USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.

How to Use Sony Xperia T3 as Modem

Below are the two ways through which you can share the data of your Xperia T3 to PC or WiFi enabled devices.
1. USB tethering
2. WiFi hotspot

Sony Xperia T3 as USB modem

To use Xperia T3 as modem, follow the steps given below. Enable the data on your device
Step 1: Connect your device to computer using the USB cable.
Step2: Now touch Applications. Then go to settings->More
Step 3: Tap to Tethering and portable hotspot.
Step 4: Enable USB tethering by tapping on to it.
Step 5: On your computer, wait for device drivers to get installed. Once it is done, chose Home Network.
Step 6: Wait till your computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.
Step7: Now your computer will got connected to internet by using Sony Xperia T3 as modem.
How to Use Sony Xperia T3 as WiFi Hotspot

Sony Xperia T3 as WiFi Hotspot

Creating WiFi Hotspot using Xperia T3 is very convenient way to connect to internet from PC. To enable WiFi hotspot of Xperia T3, follow the steps given below.

Settings->More->Tethering & Mobile hotspot
Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
Tap Mobile network sharing.
Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.
To setup Wi‍-Fi hotspot, tap to "Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot"
Enter a SSID or use the default
Enter a password or use the default.
The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use Xperia T3 as a wireless router.
Tap Save to complete the configuration.
Now your Xperia T3 works like a wireless hotpot.

Motorola Moto E as modem to connect to Internet from PC

2014-08-02T23:38:00.003-07:00

Motorola Moto E is a dual sim Android smartphone powered by 1.2GHz MSM8x10 Dual core processor with 1GB RAM. It has 4.3 inch display screen with qHD, 960 x 540 Pixels. The Moto E comes with 5MP primary camera and has 4GB of Internal storage. It also supports microSD card for additional memory. The connectivity features includes 2G,3G, Bluetooth, USB, WiFi, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.
The advantages of having a android phone with 3G data is that, we can share the data with PC or other devices using USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot features. In this, we will see how to use Moto E USB tethering and Moto E WiFi Hotspot features.

How to Use Motorola Moto E as Modem

How to use Moto E USB tethering

If you want to share Moto E data with your PC, then follow steps below.

Connect your device to PC. Windows normally detects the phone and installs required drivers. If it is not done, download the required drivers from the Motorola Support page.
Enable data on your Moto E phone.
Then go Settings->More->Tethering & Mobile hotspot
Enable USB tethering.

Your Moto E USB tethering will share the data with your PC. Disable USB tethering when not needed to save the data charges.

How to Use Motorola WiFi Hotspot

Creating WiFi Hotspot using Moto E is called as Moto E Wifi Hotspot. To enable WiFi hotspot of Moto E, follow the steps given below.

Settings->More->Tethering & Mobile hotspot
Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
Tap Mobile network sharing.
Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.
To setup Wi‍-Fi hotspot, tap to "Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot"
Enter a SSID or use the default
Enter a password or use the default.
The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use Moto E as a wireless router.
Tap Save to complete the configuration.

Now your Motorola Moto E works like a wireless hotpot.

Video Tutorial on Motorola Moto E as WiFi Hotspot

HTC One as Modem to connect to internet from PC

2014-08-02T21:00:00.001-07:00

There are three variants of HTC One. Fihrst one is HTC one which is the first phone. Then we saw HTC One remix and HTC One M8. HTC One M8 is the most recent one. In this tutorial, we will see, how to use HTC One as modem. You can use your HTC One as USB modem through USB tethering feature.

How to Use HTC One as Modem

We will show you different ways on how to share mobile data of HTC One to PC/Laptop/Tablet. First one is USB tethering. Second one is WiFi hotspot.

How to Use HTC One USB tethering

Sharing the data connection of HTC One to connect to the internet is called as HTC One USB tethering. For using HTC One USB tethring, you need to make sure, following things are ready.

To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC One are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
Make sure a nano SIM card with a data plan is inserted in HTC One.
You may need to have USB tethering added to your data plan, and it may incur additional cost. Contact your mobile service provider for details.
Make sure that mobile data is turned on.

Now let us see how to enable HTC One USB tethering

Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
Tap Mobile network sharing > USB network setting > USB tethering (or Mobile network sharing > USB tethering).
Connect HTC One to your computer using the provided USB cable. The next time HTC One connects to a computer, it will remember your settings.

This method is ideal for the computers which does not have WiFi. If you have WiFi enable device, then WiFi hotspot of HTC One is more convenient.

How to Use HTC One WiFi Hotspot

Sharing the data connection with other WiFi enabled devices by using HTC One as WiFi hotspot.. For using HTC One as WiFi hotspot, do remember to do the following things.

Make sure the data connection is turned on.
You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi‍-Fi hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan.

Now let us see how to enable HTC One WiFi Hotspot

Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
Tap Mobile network sharing.
Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.
The first time you turn on the Wi‍-Fi hotspot, you'll need to set it up.
Enter a hotspot name or use the default.
Enter a password or use the default.
The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC One as a wireless router.
To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Advanced settings.
Choose settings such as SSID and the security type, and then press .
Tap Next and then tap Done.
HTC One is ready to be used as a Wi‍-Fi hotspot when you see on the status bar.

Note:

It is highly recommended to use strong and unique password to minimize security risk
WiFi Hotspot consumes battery very rapidly. So if your HTC One battery is low or you are outside, use this feature carefully.

Asus Zenfone 4 as modem to connect Internet from PC

2014-08-02T09:40:00.002-07:00

Asus Zenfone 4 is one of most affordable Dual Android smartphone in India. It is powered by Dual Core 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2520 Processor with Intel Hyper Threading Technology CPU and 1GB of RAM. The 4 inch display of this smartphone has the screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Asus Zenfone 4 sports 5MP rear primary camera and 0.3MP front facing camera. The Dual sim Android phone houses 1600 mAh battery. Internal storage of the device is 8GB and supports microSD card upto 64GB. Connectivity features of the device includes GPRS, EDGE, 3G, USB, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot.

How to Use Asus Zenfone 4 as Modem

You can use Asus Zenfone 4 USB tethering ,WiFi Hotspot or Bluetooth tethering features to make it work like a modem. Let us look into one by one.
Asus Zenfone 4 USB Tethering
Asus Zenfone 4 USB tethering is the features through which we can use the device as USB modem.

For this you need to install the USB drivers. You can get the Zenfone 4 USB drivers for Windows from the support page from Asus. For more details you can refer my post on how to Download Asus Zenfone PC suite.The file size of this driver is 8.48MB. It is not Asus Zenfone 4 PC suite but a simple drivers which helps Windows Detect the smartphone properly.
Connect your device to PC through USB cable
Go to Application->Settings->More->Tethering & Wi-Fi hotspot. Enable USB tethering by tapping.
Enable data on your device. You computer will connect to internet using Asus Zenfone 4 as modem.

Asus Zenfone 4 as Wi-Fi hotspot

To use Asus Zenfone 4 as WiFi hotspot, follow the below mentioned steps.

Tap on to "Menu" icon
Click "Setting"
Click "More"
Click "Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot".
Click "Setup Wi-Fi hotspot" to edit the settings
Enter or edit the Network SSID, Select the security features.
Enter or Edit the password.
Touch "Save".
Tick the Portable "Wi-Fi Hotspot" box
Begin using your New WiFi hotspot of Asus Zenfone 4.

Samsung Galaxy S Duos As Modem to connect to internet from PC

2013-11-01T21:13:00.001-07:00

Samsung Galaxy S Duos is a budget GSM+GSM dual sim Android smartphone. The device is powered by 1GHz Cortex A5 processor with 768MB of RAM and Adreno 200 GPU. It has 4 inch TFT capacitive Touchscreen with screen resolution of 480X800 pixels and pixel density of 233 ppi pixel density. The connectivity features of Galaxy S Duos 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. Internal storage of the device is 4GB and support microSD card upto 32GB. Samsung Galaxy S Duos runs on Android 4.0 ICS with Touchwiz user interface. The device supports USB and WiFi Tethering. The latest Samsung Galaxy S Duos price in India is Rs.9679.

Samsung Galaxy S Duos

USB tethering of Samsung Galaxy S Duos: Samsung Galaxy S Duos can be used as modem to connect to internet from PC using the USB tethering feature. To enable USB tethering, follow the instruction given below.
Step 1: First enable mobile data by accessing quick access icons by swiping down from the home screen. Or you can even enable by going to Setting->More Settings->Mobile Networks->Check on the 'Use Packet data'.
Step2: Download and install the Samsung Drivers. To install the Samsung Driver, you need to download the Samsung Kies PC suite for Samsung Galaxy S Duos.
Step 3: Connect the Device to PC using the USB cable.
Step 2: Now go to Settings->More Settings->Tethering and portable hotspots->USB tethering.
Step 3: Done. You are connected to the mobile data internet of Samsung S Duos from PC.

Using Samsung S Duos as WiFi Hotspot: Samsung Galaxy S Duos as WiFi Hotspot using the WiFi tethering feature. For using the device as WiFi Hotspot, no need to install Samsung PC suite.
Step 1: Go to Settings->More Settings->Tethering and portable hotspots-> Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. Slide to right to enable. Now tap on to Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot configure the SSID and password.
Step 2: Now your Samsung Galaxy S Duos WiFi Hotspot SSID will be accessible to any WiFi enabled devices.

Troubleshooting the tethering of Samsung Galaxy S Duos: If you are facing any issues on following the steps, please leave your queries in the comments section.