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Pixel 5 - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

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Pixel 5 - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

Here's how turn Mobile Hotspot for your Pixel 5 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 Settings app icon
    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 Hotspot FAQs for additional support or if you're prompted to add it.