Nokia 8.3 5G User Guide
6 Internet and connections
ACTIVATE WI-FI
Using a Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data
connection. If both Wi-Fi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the Wi-
Fi connection.
Turn on Wi-Fi
1. Tap Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi .
2. Switch Use Wi-Fi on.
3. Select the connection you want to use.
Your Wi-Fi connection is active when is shown on the status bar at the top of the screen.
Important: Use encryption to increase the security of your Wi-Fi connection. Using encryption
reduces the risk of others accessing your data.
Tip: If you want to track locations when satellite signals are not available, for example when
you‘re indoors or between tall buildings, switch Wi-Fi on to improve positioning accuracy.
BROWSE THE INTERNET
Use your phone to connect your computer to the internet
It’s simple to use the internet on your laptop on the go. Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot
and use your mobile data connection to access the internet with your laptop or other device.
1. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering .
2. Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile data connection over Wi-Fi,
USB tethering to use a USB connection, or Bluetooth tethering to use Bluetooth.
The other device uses data from your data plan, which may result in data traffic costs. For
information on availability and costs, contact your network service provider.
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