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To get internet on an Android tablet through an iPhone, turn on Personal Hotspot on the iPhone, then connect to it from the tablet’s Wi-Fi settings. This shares the iPhone’s cellular data connection; it does not pass along Wi-Fi the iPhone is already using.

Connect the tablet to the iPhone over Wi-Fi

  1. On the iPhone, open Settings > Personal Hotspot and turn on Allow Others to Join. On some iPhone versions or carriers, the setting is under Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data > Personal Hotspot. If prompted, note the Wi-Fi password shown on that screen. Apple’s Personal Hotspot instructions

  2. On the Android tablet, open its Wi-Fi or Internet settings. On a Pixel Tablet, Google’s path is Settings > Network & internet > Internet.

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  3. Select the iPhone’s hotspot name from the available networks. Enter the hotspot password if requested, then wait for the tablet to connect. Google provides these steps for Pixel Tablet; menu names can differ on other Android tablets.

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What the connection does—and does not do

Personal Hotspot uses the iPhone’s mobile-data connection to provide internet access to another device. As Apple explains, “Personal Hotspot uses the mobile data connection of an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) to create a temporary, portable Wi-Fi network that other devices can use to connect to the internet.” It does not relay an existing Wi-Fi connection from the iPhone. Apple Support

If by “connect” you mean transfer files or show the iPhone’s screen on the tablet, hotspot instructions do not accomplish that; they establish an internet connection. The steps here address getting the tablet online.

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Other tethering options

Method What to know
Wi-Fi The straightforward option for most setups: enable Personal Hotspot on the iPhone and join its network from the tablet.
Bluetooth Google documents Bluetooth tethering between an iPhone and Pixel Tablet. The devices must be paired, and Android tablet setup varies; the tablet must support configuring a Bluetooth network connection. Google Pixel Tablet instructions
USB cable Google also documents a cable connection for Pixel Tablet and iPhone. Whether it works depends on the devices and their ports, so there is no single cable type that fits every pairing. Google Pixel Tablet instructions

For general Android tethering guidance, Google notes that steps can vary by Android version; some instructions on its page apply to Android 14 and later. Manufacturers may use different menu labels. Android Help

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If the hotspot is missing or the tablet will not connect

  • Personal Hotspot is not available in iPhone Settings: Make sure Cellular or Mobile Data is turned on. If the hotspot setting still does not appear, contact the carrier to confirm that Personal Hotspot is supported and included in your plan. The carrier may charge an additional fee. Apple Support

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  • The iPhone network does not appear on the tablet: Check that Personal Hotspot and Allow Others to Join are enabled, then refresh or reopen the tablet’s Wi-Fi or Internet network list and select the iPhone. Apple Support Google Pixel Tablet Help

  • The tablet joins but internet access is unavailable: The hotspot relies on the iPhone’s mobile data, not its Wi-Fi connection. Check that mobile data works on the iPhone and that the carrier permits tethering; carriers may restrict it or charge extra. Android Help

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