Several Samsung, Google Pixel, and OnePlus users on Verizon have reported that their phones’ hotspot feature stopped working after their respective Android 14 updates. Workarounds suggested include ...

Google says its Instant Hotspot feature is available on the Samsung Galaxy S25. Instant Hotspot is a feature that lets you share your Android phone’s Internet connection with other Android tablets ...

Android’s hotspot tools are built for speed, but the real test is how quickly you can share a connection when your phone is still locked in your pocket or bag. With the right settings and a bit of ...

It’s going to get a lot easier for (some) Android users to share their internet with their WiFi-only devices. The new Internet sharing feature is currently rolling out in beta and acts as an ...

Turning on your Android phone's hotspot in a sticky situation can be an absolute lifesaver, such as when working on a project in a public setting where Wi-Fi isn't completely secure (or potentially ...

As Android 15 prepares for release later this year, Google is fine-tuning its new features. Among them is Instant Hotspot, a convenient tool that allows Android tablets and Chromebooks to seamlessly ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Smartwatches are extremely convenient, but the Wear OS developers haven't quite thought of everything. The new Spoton app created by ...

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Google has announced a bunch of new updates that are rolling out to Android devices, including the ability to edit RCS messages after they’re sent in Google Messages, the ability to quickly connect ...

It seems that the new “Instant Hotspot” feature of Android will not be compatible with Samsung phones. This means that you will not be able to set your Galaxy mobile device as a passwordless hotspot ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...