How to use Moto G as modem to connect to PC

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Motorola Moto G is one of the best mid range smartphone. It is not as powerful as the most of the flagship smartphone in terms of the specification but in real time performance is outstanding for the price it is available. The price of Moto G is $179. The Moto G runs on Android Kitkat OS and powered by Dual core processor with 1GB of RAM. In this post let us see how to use the device as modem to connect to PC. This method of using Moto G tethering works with both the editions of Moto G.

Read: moto g 2nd generation pros and cons & Pros and Cons of Moto G .

How to use Motorola Moto G as modem to connect to PC

To use Moto G as modem, you need to first enable the USB tethering. To do this follow the below steps.

Step1: Touch to the Apps.

Step 2: Go to Settings.

Step 3: Tap on to More.

Step 4: Go to Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.

Step 5: Check the box for USB Tethering. Do note that, if you enabled WiFi or if USB cable is not connected, then USB tethering option will not be enabled.

Once the tethering is enabled, Moto G works as a modem to use internet from PC. You can disable USB tethering by unchecking the tethering & Mobile Hotspot.

Note:

1. Moto G Tethering works with Windows Vista, Windows 7 and popular linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora etc.

2. Even you can also use Motorola Moto G as WiFi Hotspot to connect to any WiFi enabled devices using the Mobile Hotspot feature.

How to use Moto G as WiFi Hotspot

Enable the mobile data on your Moto G.
Go to Settings->More–>Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
Check the Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to enable WiFi Hotspot.

Customising Moto G WiFi Hotspot Settings

Go to Settings->More–>Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
Tap to Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Enter or Edit the Network SSID, Security Type and Password according to your wish.
Tap Save to save the settings.

Moto G and Moto G 2nd Generation are the best priced well features smartphones available today. The timely Android upgrades, makes this device one of the most attractive phone to buy.

Video Guide on How to Use Moto G as Wi-Fi Hotspot

Moto G as modem USB tethering Wi-Fi Hotspot

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25 responses to “How to use Moto G as modem to connect to PC”

March 21, 2014

Kermit Johnson

I have Aio Wireless ( now Cricket) and I have the unlimited data plan on my Moto G, and there is no path anywhere in settings that allow for tethering and hotspot as on most Android devices.

Maybe because Aio is essentially a prepaid service they’ve turned this feature off. Do you know of any third party apps that will add hotspot functionality?

Thanks.

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1. December 11, 2017
  
  Doc
  
  My Moto G 2nd gen does not have those features.
  
  I believe you are speaking about 3rd generation phones and not 2nd generation phones aren’t you?
  
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April 15, 2014

vince gallo

my moto g purchased 2/24/14 had tethering feature. by march 15 or so, tethering feature disappeared as an option. i’m on verizon $45 allset plan. kitkat update happened. motorla says all their phones e3xcept moto g can do tethering.
what is going on???

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November 25, 2014

ved

Whether with windows xp can I use my moto g as a modem
If so, how?

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January 3, 2015

Catherine Cusick

I have a moto g first generation, and im trying to recover lost photos. When I click on USB tethering though to try to connect to my computer to fix it, it says that my phone cannot connect to AT&T’s server. ive made sure that the USB cable is connected and that my wifi is turned off like in the instructions, but its still not working. any advice?

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March 28, 2015

parag

Kindly send me some details regarding how to connect my moto g2 WiFi to my windows xp laptop.

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March 30, 2015

Harikrishnan

I am using Moto g2, I have Xp windows, I was try to connect my phone as modem with my laptop using tethering & Mobile hotspot. PC was connected with Mobile but I cant able to access the internet in my laptop. kindly give your valuable suggestion.

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November 21, 2015

Sudheesh

I have with moto g2 secound generation .yesturday i restore my phone now i can not connect to pc through tethering hotspot .i can see my phone name in my pc and connection option is available
Name
Signal strenght excellent
Security type wpa2-psk
Radiotype
I can see this all item in my pc
Connection option available
When connect asking security key
I put key
But shown no internet access any settings other plz give me

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November 21, 2015

Sudheesh

Presently not solved actualy connected to the computer .but i can not use it.
Sudhi connected
When iam go to the properties there is a two option
Connection security
Security type WPA2 PERSONAL
ENCRIPTION Type AES
Net work security key 123456780 this ismy mobile security

And connection
Name sudhi
Ssid sudhi
Net work type access point
Net work availability all users
Connect automatically (this only tick mark)

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February 19, 2016

ig

An intriguing discussion is worth comment. I think that you ought to write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but usually people do not talk about
such issues. To the next! All the best!!

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June 25, 2016

dilip

I have motog4 plus, but the led is working only when mobile is charged that too powered off. is there any solution to use led for multipurpose for notifications & etc.

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October 11, 2016

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October 13, 2016

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March 2, 2017

Akshat

My hot-spot works for around 15-20 mins and then shuts down on its own. I’m using the Moto G4 plus. Kindly help me with a solution.

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April 9, 2017

terry

connect with usb and enable developer mode then enable debug mode and set it to charge only from drop down menu tap option download: this shows and saves all files and folders on any phone https://www.fosshub.com/MyPhoneExplorer.html/MyPhoneExplorer_Setup_v1.8.8.exe

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November 24, 2017

Doc

Have Moto G 2nd Gen through Tracfone and there are no links or tabs or places to click the item you have noted above.

I can go to apps and then settings and then to more but the items you list are not there.

Any other advice?

Doc

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