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Google Pixel 4a - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

2026-10-22 19:09:08.611

Google Pixel 4a - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

Here's how turn Mobile Hotspot for your Pixel 4a on or off.
When Mobile / Wi- Fi Hotspot is turned on, other Wi-Fi services are turned off.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
    Network & internet
    Hotspot & tethering
    .
  3. Tap
    Wi-Fi hotspot
    .
  4. Tap
    Use Wi-Fi hotspot
    to turn on On icon or off Off icon.
    If grayed out, Turn Data Saver Off.
  5. If presented with the 'Warning' screen, tap
    OK
    .
Check out these Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot FAQs for additional support or if you're prompted to add it.