If you're internet goes down, then utilising your smartphone's 3G connection by connecting handset to your PC (a process known as tethering) is a great way to get back online.
Use your Apple smartphone to get your PC online
Previously, the only way to 'tether' an Apple iPhone was by jailbreaking it – a move that many consumers just didn't want to make. However, with the introduction of iOS 4, came the functionality. Here's how to turn the function on.
It's worth remembering to check your network's terms and conditions on tethering and keep an eye on your data allowance as depending on your web activities you could find yourself hitting your mobile data cap a lot quicker than you think. Exceeding your data limit may result in an unwanted charge. Here's how to tether an Apple iPhone.
Step one
From the Home screen select settings.
Step two
Press General and then select Network.
Step three
Now press Internet tethering to turn the function on.
Step four
You can either connect your handset to your PC by the USB cable it came bundled with or by Bluetooth.
Step five
Once the handset is connected to your PC, select the iPhone from the list of connections available using the Internet access icon in the system tray. Press connect and you'll be able to surf the web using the handset's 3G connection till your heart's content.
Comments
Mal said: Well I found it it is under settings gt general gt cellular gt Personal hotspot
Mal said: Actually Matt on my iPhone 4S running iOS 6 doesnt have a network setting under the general tab It reads Settings gt General gt About Software Updates Usage Siri Cellular VPN Itunes Sync Spotlight Search Auto-lock Passcode Lock Restrictions Date and Time Keyboard International Accessibility and Reset So in light of Sams choice of words he is correct
Jojo said: The sequence settings - general - network etc doesnt exist on iPhone 4 Article doesnt make sense
Samhay2u said: Your advice is doo doo There is no network selection to make after selecting general Quit giving doo doo advice just so you can sound cool and knowledgeable I want my 5 seconds back
langy2558 said: can you tether iphone 4s
Jfchisholm said: i have an iphons 3gsi can teather using the iphone as the host to a galaxy tab 10 using blue tooth no problemi also have the galaxy tab 7 which i cant seem to get it to workany ideas
No1 said: Edit Ok I just saw the part about version 4 and above
No1 said: So this will work on alliOS versions
Guest said: Hes trying to say it looks like an unedited copypaste job at the end of the third paragraph
Matt Egan said: Im not sure I understand your post Robbie - can you explain
Robbie Jakob-Whitworth said: wrongHeres how to tether a Google Android handset running version 22 or aboveright Heres how to tether an Apple iPhone handset running iOS 40 or aboveCorrect