You can turn select phones into a Wi-Fi® hotspot, allowing your Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to the internet using your mobile data connection. To enable this feature from the main screen, follow these steps:

1. If Wi-Fi is enabled on your phone, turn it off by sliding the status bar down from the main screen. Tap the "Wi-Fi" icon to turn it off, then return to the Home screen.
2. From the main screen, locate and tap the "Settings" icon.
3. If necessary, tap "Connections" or "Network & internet."
4. Tap "Hotspot & Tethering," "Mobile Hotspot and tethering," or "Tethering."
5. Locate and tap "Mobile Hotspot" or "Wi-Fi Hotspot."
6. Tap the slider at the top of the screen to turn this feature "On."
7. Instructions for connecting other devices to your hotspot will display on your screen, including the network name and password. You will now be able to connect your devices to this network just as you would any Wi-Fi network.

To change the network name or password, follow these steps:

1. Tap the appropriate text field and enter the desired network name or password.
   • Note: Changing the password will disconnect any users currently connected to your personal hotspot.
2. Tap "Save."

The available security options and features for your device include the following:

• Find My Device (Google)
• Screen Lock - Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password
  
• SIM Card Lock
• Fingerprint scan
• Face Unlock

Google's "Find My Device" feature is automatically enabled when you sign in to your Google (Gmail) account on your phone.

To use "Find My Device" for a lost or stolen phone, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Locate and tap the "Settings" icon.
3. Locate and tap "Google."
4. Tap "Find My Device."
   • If necessary, tap the slider to enable "Use Find My Device."
5. Tap the desired option to locate your phone, then follow the prompts on your screen.

Accessibility features available for your Android smartphone include the following:

• Real-Time Text (RTT)
• Teletype (TTY)
• Hearing aid support
• Screen reader
• Screen magnification
• Audio enhancements
• Visibility improvement options
• Voice control
• Pressing the PWR/LOCK key to end your calls

To connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up to display your apps.
2. Locate and tap the "Settings" icon.
3. Tap "Wi-Fi." (Or, if necessary, tap "Network & internet." Then, tap "Wi-Fi.")
4. If necessary, tap the slider to turn Wi-Fi on.
5. A list of the available Wi-Fi networks will populate the screen. Tap the desired network.
6. If necessary, enter the network password and tap "Connect" (or "CONNECT") or the "Check mark" key.