Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7

You can't use tethering - Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7

Cause 1 of 2: Your computer or phone hasn't been set up correctly

You need to set up your computer and your phone before you can use tethering.

Solution: Set up your phone for tethering.

Step 1 of 7

Connect device and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

Step 2 of 7

Find "Tethering and portable hotspot"

Press Apps.

Step 3 of 7

Find "Tethering and portable hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 4 of 7

Find "Tethering and portable hotspot"

Press Wireless and networks.

Step 5 of 7

Find "Tethering and portable hotspot"

Press Tethering and portable hotspot.

Step 6 of 7

Establish connection

Press USB tethering to turn on the function.

Step 7 of 7

Establish connection

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
An internet connection from your computer via your device is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

1 Connect device and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

2 Find "Tethering and portable hotspot"

Press Apps.
Press Settings.
Press Wireless and networks.
Press Tethering and portable hotspot.

3 Establish connection

Press USB tethering to turn on the function.
When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.
An internet connection from your computer via your device is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

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