Tethering & networks

TETHERING

Tethering allows you to connect other devices to your phone's internet connection. Select connection your method.

• Wi-Fi hotspot: Allows you to use your device as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices to use your mobile network connection. Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot switch to toggle it On or Off. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot to manage access to your Wi-Fi hotspot.

  • Set up Wi-Fi hotspot: Sets the SSID and password for your Wi-Fi hotspot.

  • Timeout: Allows you to set the time after which Wi-Fi hotspot automatically turns off.

• Bluetooth tethering: Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to toggle it On or Off. Turning this feature on shares the phone's internet connection with other Bluetooth devices. You can use this feature with other Bluetooth devices supported Bluetooth tethering.

• Help: Displays information regarding Wi-Fi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering.

NETWORK

• Mobile networks: Sets up options for data roaming.

  • Data enabled: Checkmark to enable data access over the mobile network.

  • Data roaming: Checkmark to allow connection to data services when roaming.

• Default SMS app: Sets the default SMS (messaging) app. Choose from Messaging and Hangouts, and any other supported SMS apps.

• VPN: Sets up and manages Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

  • Basic VPN: Sets your phone to use the built-in Android VPN client supporting basic features.

  • LG VPN: Sets your phone to use an advanced LG VPN client supporting full IP Security features and interoperability. You can add an LG VPN network or select from your list of VPN connections.