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Micromax Canvas A1 USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot
Micromax Canvas A1 is one among the Android One series smartphones. The other two are Spice Dream Uno Mi-498 and Karbonn Sparkle V. These are smartphones get a direct software update from Google. The hardware specifications also made based on the guidelines of Google. The good performance, almost all features of Android in a pocket friendly price, timely Android updates makes these device very attractive. In this post, we will see how use Micromax Canvas A1 as modem through USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot.

How to use Micromax Canvas A1 as Modem

Using Micromax Canvas A1 as WiFi Hotspot

To use Micromax Canvas A1 as WiFi hotspot, you need to have a active data plan. Then enable the mobile data on your Canvas A1. Now to use Micromax Canvas as WiFi Hotspot, follow the steps given below.
- Go to Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
- Tap on to Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to enable.
- Once enabled, you will find a icon, in left top notification area.
- Tapping once again will disable the WiFi hotspot.
Customize WiFi Hotspot Settings
- Tab on to Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot.
- Enter the SSID, Security type and Password and tap Save.
Using Micromax Canvas A1 USB tethering
- Connect your device to PC using the USB cable,
- All the required drivers will installed automatically. If now, you can get it from Micromax support page.
- Go to Settings > More… > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot
- Tap on to USB tethering.
You can even use Micromax Canvas A1 Bluetooth tethering by pairing up with PC or other devices which supports Bluetooth. Micromax Canvas A1 is powered by 1.3 GHz Quad Core Mediatek Processor with 1GB RAM and has 4.5 inch WVGA display screen. There are 5 MP primary rear camera and 2MP front facing camera. Canvas A1 houses 1700 mAh battery and has connectivity features such as 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and GPS. Micromax Canvas A1 price in India is Rs.6,299.
October 22, 2014
How to Use Moto E as Modem through WiFi Hotspot
Motorola Moto E is one of the best budget Dual sim Android smartphone available right now. Latest Android OS, Dual core processor, 1GB RAM, 5MP camera, good build quality and importantly it supports most of the connectivity features such as 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot. In this tutorial, we will see how to use Motorola Moto E as modem through WiFi Hotspot. I will be writing a new post on How to use Moto E as modem through USB tethering.

Read: Motorola Moto E Pros and Cons.

How to Use Motorola Moto E as modem to connect to PC or WiFi enabled devices

Before, starting to use Moto E WiFi hotspot feature, we should have a active data plan. As soon as you enable WiFi hotspot, the WiFi of the device will be turned off. Also, do remember that, WiFi consumes lot of battery. Hence use this wisely to save battery as well as the data usage charges. Lets start with using Moto E as Modem through WiFi hotspot.

Enable Moto E WiFi Hotspot
- First enable the data on your device.
- Go to Settings->Wireless & networks and tap on to “More….“
- Tap Tethering & mobile hotspot .
- Tap the Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to turn On.
- You can customize the Hotspot name and password by tapping Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot.
- Enter a hotspot name or SSID which you want.
Customize the SSID and password
- Enter a password or use the default. The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use Moto E as a wireless router.
- To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, use the default security type.
- Tap on to Save.
You are done. Now you can use your Motorola Moto E as Wireless modem. Please let me know if you are facing any issues through writing it on the comment section below.

Video Guide on How to Use Motorola Moto E as WiFi Hotspot
May 21, 2014
Using HTC One As WiFi Hotspot
HTC One M8 has got a huge applause for its beautiful design and build quality. It is not just beutiful, it is powerful too. HTC One M8 is powered by 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad Core Processor with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports 5 inch Super LCD 3 Capacitive touchscreen with full HD resolution and 441 ppi pixel density. In this HTC One tutorial we will learn how to use HTC One as WiFi Hotspot.

HTC One M8

How to Use HTC One as Modem through WiFi Hotspot

To use HTC One as modem through WiFi Hotspot, please follow the steps mentioned below.
- Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
- Tap Mobile network sharing.
- Tap the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot On/Off switch to turn it on.
- The first time you turn on the Wi‍-Fi hotspot, you can customize the Hotspot name and password .
- Enter a hotspot name or use the default.
- Enter a password or use the default.
- The password is the key other people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use HTC One as a wireless router.
- To help make your Wi-Fi hotspot more secure, tap Advanced settings.
- Choose settings such as SSID and the security type, and then press .
- Tap Next and then tap Done.
Now you can use you HTC One as Modem through WiFi Hotspot.

Note:

Here is the few things you need to keep in mind while you are using HTC One M8 as modem via WiFi Hotspot.
- Make sure the data connection is turned on.
- You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. Devices connected to your Wi‍-Fi hotspot use data from your subscribed data plan.
- Using WiFi hotspot consumes more battery. Hence, when not in use, disable the WiFi Hotspot feature.
May 20, 2014
How to Use Sony Xperia Smartphones as Modem
Sony Xperia smartphones are known for the premium build quality and good performance. The Xperia smartphones runs on the Android OS. This enables the Sony Xperia smartphone to be used as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot features. Here is the quick to tutorial on how to use Sony Xperia smartphones as modem to connect to internet from PC. To name few, you can use Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZR, Xperia C, Xperia E, Xperia M, Xperia L, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia SP, Xperia E1 as modem.

How to use Sony Xperia Smatphones as Modem

There are two ways you can use Sony Xperia device to connect to internet from PC/Laptop. One is the through WiFi hotspot and another through USB tethering. If you have Laptop or PC or tablet or iPad which has WiFi connectivity, then WiFi hotspot is the good option. If you dont have WiFi on your PC, the USB tethering is the best option. Let us look into both these methods to use Xperia smartphone as modem.

Using Sony Xperia Smartphone as WiFi Hotspot

To use Sony Xperia smartphone as WiFi Hotspot you need to have mobile data enabled. Once you enabled mobile data on Xperia smartphone, just follow the steps mentioned below.

Sony Xperia as Modem
- Go to Settings
- Touch More
- Touch Tethering & mobile hotspot
- Tap to Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot to enable hotspot
- You can customise WiFi hotspot settings such as Network SSID, password by tapping on to Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot
Using Sony Xperia Smartphone as USB Modem

You want to share the mobile data from Sony Xperia smartphone to a non Wi-Fi enabled device, then you need use Sony Xperia USB tethering features. To use USB tethering of Sony Xperia smartphone follow the steps given below.
- Connect your Sony Xperia to PC using the USB cable.
- Go to Settings in the device
- Touch More
- Touch Tethering & mobile hotspot
- Tap and enable the USB enable.
This will enable your Sony Xperia Smartphone as Modem to connect to Internet from PC.
May 8, 2014
How to Use Micromax Canvas Smartphones as Modem
Micromax Canvas series smartphones are the popular android smartphones from Micromax. It offers good performance at affordable price. As today, there are 17 different Micromax Canvas smartphones are available depending on the price and specification. In this tutorial, we will see how to use Micromax Canvas Smartphones as modem.
All the Micromax Canvas Smartphones comes with high speed 3G connectivity along with WiFi Hotspot and USB tethering features. Advantage of these features is that,you can use Micromax Canvas smartphone as modem to connect to internet from other devices.

How to Use Micromax Canvas Smartphones as WiFi Hotspot
- Go to Settings
- Go to More Settings
- Go to Tethering and portable hotspot
- Enable Portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature by sliding the to right
- You can customise the WiFi settings by Tapping on to Configure
How to Use Micromax Canvas Smartphones as Modem through USB

For using Micromax Canvas Smartphone as modem through USB, you should have drivers installed on your PC. You can download Micromax Canvas Drivers from the official Micromax Support page. You can read more on this on Download Free Micromax Drivers.
- Once drivers are installed, connect your micromax canvas phone to PC via USB cable
- Go to Settings
- Go to More Settings
- Go to Tethering and portable hotspot
- Enable USB tethering to start using the device as modem.
Note: When you Micromax device is not connected to any device through USB cable, the USB tethering will be in disable status.
Following Micromax Canvas smartphones as modem to connect to internet through USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.
- Micromax elanza A93.
- Micromax Power A96.
- Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini.
- Micromax Canvas XL A119.
- Micromax Canvas Mad A94.
- Micromax Canvas HD A116I.
- Micromax Canvas Turbo A250.
- Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114.
- Micromax Canvas Blaze MT500.
- Micromax Canvas Juice A77.
- Micromax Canvas Magnus A117.
- Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240.
- Micromax Canvas 4 A210.
- Micromax Canvas Fun A63.
- Micromax Canvas Fun A76.
- Micromax Canvas Doodle A111.
- Micromax Canvas 2 Plus A110Q.
- Mciromax Canvas XL2
- Micromax Canvas A1
Video Tutorial on How to use Micromax Canvas Tethering
February 18, 2014