How to turn on the hotspot on a Nothing Phone

howtosimply.com/guides/how-to-turn-on-the-hotspot-on-a-nothing-phone/ · Checked October 2026 · 4a) Pro (A069P, EEA), Nothing OS 4.1, Android 16 (build FroggerPro-B4.1-260424-1447-EEA · Nothing Phone

5 of 5 steps with real screenshots · 4 official sources below

Device

Android

Shown on

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (A069P, EEA), Nothing OS 4.1, Android 16 (build FroggerPro-B4.1-260424-1447-EEA), Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (A069P, EEA), Nothing OS 4.1, Android 16 (build FroggerPro-B4.1-260907-1153-EEA)

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Network and internet › Hotspot and tethering › Wi-Fi hotspot

Real screenshots

5 of 5 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

4 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open Network and internet

   Open Settings and tap Network and internet, the first row.

   Done

2. 

   Tap Hotspot and tethering

   Below Aeroplane mode. Ours said Off.

   Done

3. 

   Tap Wi-Fi hotspot

   Ours said Not sharing Internet or content with other devices.

   Done

4. 

   Turn on Use Wi-Fi hotspot

   Set or check Hotspot name and Hotspot password below first.

   Done

5. 

   Check it is on

   The switch turns on and a hotspot icon shows in the status bar. Ours worked without a SIM, sharing its Wi-Fi.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Row called WiFi Hotspot? Nothing's support page gives the route as Settings, Network & Internet, Hotspot and Tethering, WiFi Hotspot; ours says Wi-Fi hotspot. Source: How do I use the Hotspot feature?
• No Hotspot tile in Quick Settings? Google says to tap Edit at the bottom left of Quick Settings and drag Hotspot in. Source: Share a mobile connection by hotspot or tethering on Android
• Share over a cable instead? Turn on USB tethering on Hotspot and tethering. Source: What is the USB tethering feature and how do I use it?

  

If this does not work

• Hotspot on but no internet? Nothing says tethering only works while the phone itself is online over mobile data or Wi-Fi. Google adds that some operators limit or charge extra for tethering, so check with yours. Sources: What is Bluetooth tethering and how do I use it?, Share a mobile connection by hotspot or tethering on Android
• Phone gets warm? Nothing says the hotspot uses a lot of energy and causes heat; that is normal, so turn it off when you are done. Source: How do I use the Hotspot feature?
• An older device can't see the hotspot? Speed and compatibility was 2.4 GHz / Compatible with most devices on ours; keep that setting.

About this guide

The screenshots are from our Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the European model A069P, with Nothing OS 4.1 and Android 16 (build FroggerPro-B4.1-260907-1153-EEA, security update 1 September 2026), in Dark theme. We turned the hotspot on for a screenshot and off again; the names, password and QR code are blurred.

The step 1 screenshot was taken earlier, on build FroggerPro-B4.1-260424-1447-EEA.

Good to know

If Wi-Fi misbehaves, reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings.

To watch data use in the status bar, show internet speed.

In short: Settings, Network and internet, Hotspot and tethering, Wi-Fi hotspot, on.