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Xiaomi Poco F3

Android 12.0

I can't use my Xiaomi Poco F3 Android 12.0 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Cause 2 of 2: Wi-Fi hotspot isn't used correctly

To use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to turn on Wi-Fi hotspot and establish a connection from the other device to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot.

Solution: See how to use the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 1 of 13

Find "Set up portable hotspot"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 13

Find "Set up portable hotspot"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 13

Find "Set up portable hotspot"

Press Connection & sharing.

Step 4 of 13

Find "Set up portable hotspot"

Press Portable hotspot.

Step 5 of 13

Find "Set up portable hotspot"

Press Set up portable hotspot.

Step 6 of 13

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Network name and key in the required name for the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 7 of 13

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Security.

Step 8 of 13

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press WPA3-Personal to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 9 of 13

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Password and key in the required password.

Step 10 of 13

Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press the confirm icon.

Step 11 of 13

Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Portable hotspot" to turn on the function.

Step 12 of 13

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Step 13 of 13

Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

1 Find "Set up portable hotspot"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Connection & sharing.
Press Portable hotspot.
Press Set up portable hotspot.

2 Select Wi-Fi hotspot settings

Press Network name and key in the required name for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Press Security.
Press WPA3-Personal to password protect your Wi-Fi hotspot.
The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.
Press Password and key in the required password.
Press the confirm icon.

3 Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Portable hotspot" to turn on the function.

4 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

5 Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
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