How to Activate Internet on Android Phone: 13 Steps

Two Methods:Using Your Wi-FiUsing Other Devices’ Hotspot Wi-FiCommunity Q&A

It’s very easy to connect your Android phone to a network, and you can do it in two ways: connecting to your own wi-fi connection or to a device’s hotspot. Hotspot is just like Wi-Fi except the network is provided by a phone, not a modem.

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Steps

Method 1

Using Your Wi-Fi

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   Unlock and open your device.If you have a password input it now.

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   Go to “Settings. Locate and tap on the icon that resembles a gear.

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   Tap on Wi-Fi. This will open up the Wi-Fi menu.

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   Turn on Wi-Fi. A list of networks in the surrounding area will appear. If you have already connected to one of these networks your phone will automatically connect.

   • If haven’t previously connected to a network you will need to add a new one. Go to the next step on how to add unrecognized networks.

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   Enter your network’s SSID/name.

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   Enter the networks security type. Usually this is set to WEP.

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   Enter the networks password. Afterward, your phone should connect to the network.

Method 2

Using Other Devices’ Hotspot Wi-Fi

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   Go to the “Settings” menu of your phone. Tap on the icon that resembles a gear.

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   Go to Wi-Fi. Access your Wi-Fi menu by tapping on this option in your settings menu.

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   Turn on Wi-Fi. If the hotspot is recognized, your phone will connect automatically to the hotspot. This is only if the provider has turned it on.

   • If the hotspot is not recognized, you will have to add it. Proceed to the next step to add an unrecognized network.

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   Enter the hotspot’s name.

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   Enter WEP for the hotspot security type.

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   Enter the hotspot provider’s password. Your phone should connect automatically if the hotspot is turned on.