WiFi HotSpot Discussion

[ArmageddonX]

Does anyone know how to get this feature working? Is the HotSpot feature free on the Nexus 5? I remember (back in the day) that it was free on certain Nexus devices.

Thanks.

 

[Omar Days]

Depends if your network/carrier allows tethering.

Go to Settings>More...>Tethering & portable hotspot

 

[Hook]

Does anyone know how to get this feature working? Is the HotSpot feature free on the Nexus 5? I remember (back in the day) that it was free on certain Nexus devices.

Thanks.

Settings > Wireless&Networks More -> Tethering & portable hotspot

The functionality is fully there. Whether it is "free" or nt will depend on how your carrier/MVNO phone service provider treats it. On Gophone, I can use it all I want.

 

[akmsr]

if you mean using nexus 5 as a wifi hotspot to tether your computer, tablets, gaming consoles etc, it depends on your carrier and your plan. check your plan fine print to see if sprint allows it for your data plan. for example t-mobile allows it on all their plan even prepaid (albeit by a little amount of data). their unlimited data plans include 2.5 GB tethering data.

kitkat 4.4 has a feature (a bug from users point of view) where tethering data goes through a different apn so the carrier can check and allow if included in the plan. there is a workaround for it but requires root and some database editing and user agent swicher/Vpn use.

 

[ArmageddonX]

So basically, yes the Nexus 5 can do it... and no it's not free (most of the time).