Jio Phone hotspot feature starts rolling out: how to use 4G hotspot on Jio Phone

Tweet“Jio Phone Wi-Fi hotspot feature has been rolled out for a few units only, with a wider rollout expected over the next few days”Jio Phone was launched in India in August with a host of exciting features. However, one thing missing from the list of Jio Phonecapabilities was the ability to create a hotspot to share the 4G feature phone’s internet connection with other device. However, the company has rolled out an update that activates the Jio Phone hotspot feature — the feature is being rolled out gradually and should hit all users over the next few days.

To see whether your Jio Phone unit has the hotspot feature yet, check the Internet Sharing option in the Settings app. If it does not include the Wi-Fi hotspot option, then you need to check whether the handset has a pending software update. If not, then you need to wait a few more days for the update that brings the long-awaited feature.

How to use Jio Phone Wi-Fi hotspot feature

In order to use the Jio Phone 4G hotspot feature, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Settings app and head to the Internet Sharing option under the Networks and Connectivity menu
2. Here you will see the Wi-Fi hotspot option, which is turned off by default
3. Tap on the Wi-Fi hotspot option and then select ‘On’
4. You will be able to rename the hotspot network and change the password in the same option

Once the Jio Phone Wi-Fi hotspot is turned on, you will see an icon for the same in the notification bar on top, as shown in the screenshot above. With this option, you will be able to share the internet network of the phone with multiple devices at the same time, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Reliance JioPhone Specifications

Performance

Dual Core, 1 GHz

Spreadtrum SC9820A

512 MB RAM

Display

2.4 inches (6.1 cm)

240x320 px, 167 PPI

TFT

Camera

2 MP Primary Camera

0.3 MP Front Camera

Battery

2000 mAh

Removable