Share phone internet to Laptop via bluetooth

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GeeBee38
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Hi, i am trying to share my mobile phone internet to my HP Laptop, managed to pair the two but i can't see connect access point, i only have direct connection that doesn't work.

Is there a way to add an access point option please (Windows 10)

The image is not mine, it's what it should look like, i don't have the access option

I have tried following the steps here --

https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/bluetooth-tethering-android-to-pc/

Thank you

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  • Cisco001
    Cisco001 Posts: 4,019 Forumite
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    Why Bluetooth?
    Mobile hot spot is what you need.
  • dipsomaniac
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    on phone goto settings > network & internet > hotspot or similar depending on phone. then you need to connect to the hotspot in network/connection settings on laptop
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  • that
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    some providers either charge you, or prevent you from making your mobile into a hotspot, but depends on the plan. I am one of those who used this, but 3 stopped it, so only my phone can connect to the data package. Probably also against t&c.

    a standard feature of android from 4.4+. The network identification may rely on the phone creating a second interface which can be detected, but some in the usa on T-mobile have used this to bypass it: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/bypass-t-mobiles-tethering-limit-for-free-0161404/

    This does not mean that third party apps can't overcome this. Some use PDAnet or Wifi Tether Router for this purpose, but I have not tried either, so cant comment. I am sure there are other apps that will do similar.
  • GeeBee38
    GeeBee38 Posts: 3,230 Forumite
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    Cisco001 wrote: »
    Why Bluetooth?
    Mobile hot spot is what you need.

    My hotspot won't work

    I asked about it here

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=6045997
  • GeeBee38
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    dipsomaniac wrote: »
    on phone goto settings > network & internet > hotspot or similar depending on phone. then you need to connect to the hotspot in network/connection settings on laptop

    Thanks, tried that
  • GeeBee38
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    that wrote: »
    some providers either charge you, or prevent you from making your mobile into a hotspot, but depends on the plan. I am one of those who used this, but 3 stopped it, so only my phone can connect to the data package. Probably also against t&c.

    a standard feature of android from 4.4+. The network identification may rely on the phone creating a second interface which can be detected, but some in the usa on T-mobile have used this to bypass it: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/bypass-t-mobiles-tethering-limit-for-free-0161404/

    This does not mean that third party apps can't overcome this. Some use PDAnet or Wifi Tether Router for this purpose, but I have not tried either, so cant comment. I am sure there are other apps that will do similar.

    Not sure, im unlimited, i can connect via USB, thanks
  • Cisco001
    Cisco001 Posts: 4,019 Forumite
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    that wrote: »
    some providers either charge you, or prevent you from making your mobile into a hotspot, but depends on the plan. I am one of those who used this, but 3 stopped it, so only my phone can connect to the data package. Probably also against t&c.

    a standard feature of android from 4.4+. The network identification may rely on the phone creating a second interface which can be detected, but some in the usa on T-mobile have used this to bypass it: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/bypass-t-mobiles-tethering-limit-for-free-0161404/

    This does not mean that third party apps can't overcome this. Some use PDAnet or Wifi Tether Router for this purpose, but I have not tried either, so cant comment. I am sure there are other apps that will do similar.

    Rule have changed. If you are still being block, you should contact 3
    https://kenstechtips.com/index.php/tethering-on-uk-networks
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