How to Activate Internet on Android Phone

Last Updated: April 30, 2018

It’s very easy to connect your Android phone to a network, and you can do it in two ways: connecting to your own wi-fi connection or to a device’s hotspot. Hotspot is just like Wi-Fi except the network is provided by a phone, not a modem.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Using Your Wi-Fi

1
Unlock and open your device. If you have a password input it now.
2
Go to "Settings. Locate and tap on the icon that resembles a gear.

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3
Tap on Wi-Fi. This will open up the Wi-Fi menu.
4
Turn on Wi-Fi. A list of networks in the surrounding area will appear. If you have already connected to one of these networks your phone will automatically connect.
- If haven't previously connected to a network you will need to add a new one. Go to the next step on how to add unrecognized networks.
5
Enter your network’s SSID/name.
6
Enter the networks security type. Usually this is set to WEP.
7
Enter the networks password. Afterward, your phone should connect to the network.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Using Other Devices’ Hotspot Wi-Fi

1
Go to the "Settings" menu of your phone. Tap on the icon that resembles a gear.
2
Go to Wi-Fi. Access your Wi-Fi menu by tapping on this option in your settings menu.
3
Turn on Wi-Fi. If the hotspot is recognized, your phone will connect automatically to the hotspot. This is only if the provider has turned it on.
- If the hotspot is not recognized, you will have to add it. Proceed to the next step to add an unrecognized network.
4
Enter the hotspot’s name.
5
Enter WEP for the hotspot security type.
6
Enter the hotspot provider's password. Your phone should connect automatically if the hotspot is turned on.

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