How-to: Set Up and Use Mobile Hotspot and Tethering on the Alcatel One Touch Evolve

Downloading Drivers for a Windows PC:

1. Connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable that came with your smartphone


2. Tap "Settings"


3. Under "Wireless & Networks", tap "More…"


4. Tap "Tethering & Mobile HotSpot"


5. Mark the check box associated with "USB tethering" to enable this feature


6. If a "First Time User" window appears, tap "OK"


7. Assuming that your PC uses Windows XP, tap "Download Windows XP driver" and then follow the prompts to complete the set up. Note: Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Linus systems will automatically download the necessary drivers

Wi-Fi and Mobile Hotspot



Setting Up Mobile Hotspot:

1. While viewing the home screen, tap "All Apps"


2. Tap "Settings"


3. Tap "More…" under "Wireless & Networks"


4. Tap "Tethering & Mobile HotSpot"


5. Mark the check box associated with "Mobile Hotspot"


6. Tap "Set up Mobile Hotspot"


7. Type in the password and then tap "Save" when finished

Enabling / Disabling Mobile Hotspot:



Note: while using this feature, extra charges may occur, depending on your carrier agreement.

1. Tap the "All Apps" icon located on the home screen


2. Select "Settings"


3. Under "Wireless & Networks", tap "More…"


4. Tap "Tethering & Mobile HotSpot"


5. Mark or clear the check box associated with "Mobile Hotspot" to enable or disable the feature

Tethering Via USB



Tethering allows you to share your mobile data connecting with a computer over the USB cable. Note: while using this feature, extra charges may occur, depending on your carrier agreement.

1. While on the Home screen, tap "All Apps"


2. Tap "Settings"


3. Under "Wireless & Networks", tap "More…" to expand the menu


4. Select "Tethering & Mobile Hotspot"


5. Mark the check box associated with "USB tethering" in order to enable this feature


6. Wait for the system to verify your account (if applicable)


7. Once connected, the word "Tethered" should appear under "USB Tethering"

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