How To Use Mobile Hotspot On OnePlus 3

For those that own a OnePlus 3, you may want to know how to use the mobile hotspot feature. The Mobile Hotspot on the OnePlus 3 allows you to connect other devices to the Internet. The best option is to use the OnePlus 3 Hotspot to allow these devices to get Internet access. Setting up the OnePlus 3 as a mobile hotspot is also great for when there is a bad public Wifi connection. The new battery life on the OnePlus 3 is great for using the mobile hotspot feature since the OnePlus 3 battery can last for hours.
To be able to use the OnePlus 3 hotspot, you first need to set up Hotspot on the OnePlus 3. This process is not hard to do and below we’ll explain how to use the mobile hotspot and how to change the security password on the OnePlus 3.
 
How to turn the OnePlus 3 into a wireless hotspot:

1. Turn on the OnePlus 3.
2. Go to the Notification Settings, by swiping down on the Home screen.
3. In the top right corner of the screen, select on Settings.
4. Browse for Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot and select it.
5. Then select on Mobile Hotspot.
6. Change the On/Off toggle to On.
7. Select OK on the Attention screen advising you that WiFi will be turned off.
8. Follow the directions at the bottom of the screen to connect another device to your OnePlus 3.

 
How to change the password and security type for wireless hotspot on OnePlus 3
It’s standard for the OnePlus 3 to add a password to the mobile hotspot feature. It also defaults to WPA2 for security. Follow the steps below to change these settings:

1. Turn on the OnePlus 3.
2. Go to the Notification Settings, by swiping down on the Home screen.
3. In the top right corner of the screen, select on Settings.
4. Browse for Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot and select it.
5. Then select on Mobile Hotspot.
6. Select on the three dots to view more options.
7. Select Configure.
8. Change the password and select Save.

 
It’s important to note that some data plans don’t offer mobile hotspot unless you upgrade to that service. After you have followed the instructions above and you see that Mobile Hotspot not working on the OnePlus 3, then it’s recommended that you contact your wireless carrier to see if you can get a compatible data plan.