This article will show you how to enable the Android hotspot feature on Samsung and Google Pixel smartphones, using them as examples. The instructions should be applicable to most current Android phones and software versions.
How to Turn Your Phone into a WiFi Hotspot
To enable Wi-Fi hotspot on a Samsung smartphone, follow these steps:
Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot & tethering.
Turn on the switch for the mobile hotspot. The phone will become a wireless access point and display a message in the notification bar when it is activated.
