Instant Tethering allows users to pair their Chromebook with an Android phone to use mobile data to connect to the Internet. See how to install it.
Chromebooks It may not be as feature-rich as Windows and macOS computers, but Chrome OS has some aspects that can make using Chromebooks very convenient, such as linking your Chromebook to your phone and using your mobile data. internet. † All Chromebooks have Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet, but there are several models that support LTE, through an eSIM or SIM card slot.
Chromebooks that support LTE are more expensive than their counterparts without this feature, but they may be the best option for people who are always on the go or don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network. There are currently no Chromebooks that support 5G, but that is expected to change by the end of 2022.
Those who own a non-LTE Chromebook and don’t have a Wi-Fi connection can still connect to the Internet if they have an Android phone with mobile data, thanks to a feature called Instant Tethering. To use this feature, a Chromebook must have Chrome OS 71 or later and an Android phone must have Android 8.1 Oreo or later. You must also have the same Google account on both devices. If all of these requirements are met, the first step is to connect your Chromebook to your phone. To do this, open the settings and click on ‘related devices† Then press the button that says “RegulationAnd follow the instructions to connect the phone.
Set up direct connection on Chromebook
Once connected to the phone, instant tethering is easy to set up. Turn on the phone’s Bluetooth and mobile data and click the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom of the Chromebook screen. This should open a quick settings menu. Click/tap the drop-down arrow on the Wi-Fi tile and enable “mobile data‘To exchange. He has to perform a search and then show the connected phone. Select your phone and Chromebook to connect to them and continue using the Internet on your Chromebook.
When using Instant Tethering, you will see a network signal icon instead of the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom of your Chromebook screen. This means that the device uses the mobile data of the phone. It is important to note that instant tethering drains the battery of the connected phone faster than usual. There are also several network operators who pay extra when the phone is connected to another device, Chrome book A different kind of.
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