How To Use USB Tethering – Samsung Galaxy S5

Apr 26, 2014

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Learn how to use USB Tethering on your Samsung Galaxy S5. This option allows you to share your devices mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your device and a single computer.

USB Tethering

This option allows you to share your devices mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your device and a single computer.

Note: You can not mount your devices microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to:

To connect using USB Tethering:

From the Home screen, tap Apps icon > Settings icon > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot icon.
Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your device.
Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places a green check mark next to the entry and activates the feature. A Tethering or HotSpot active notification briefly appears on the screen. Look for the Tethering active icon in the Status bar area of the screen.
Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and tap OK.

To disconnect tethering:

From the Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen, tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature.
Remove the USB cable from the device.

Tags:

Android, Galaxy, Galaxy S5, Hotspot, Samsung, Settings, Tethering, USB

Amarnath Natarajan

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