How to Enable and Set Up Portable Hotspot on POCO F8 Pro

Setting Up the Portable Hotspot

• 💡 Swipe down from the top right of the screen to access toggles.
• 📌 If the hotspot toggle is not visible, tap the edit button to add it from the available options.
• 🔑 Hold the hotspot toggle to access its settings and begin configuration.

Configuring Hotspot Settings

• ⚙️ Navigate to 'Set up portable hotspot' to customize your network.
• 🔒 It's recommended to change the default password to something secure and memorable.
• 📶 The AP band can be set to 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz; 5 GHz is preferable in densely populated areas or when the connected device supports it for potentially better performance.
• ⚠️ Hiding the SSID is generally not recommended as it requires manual entry of the network name and password on connecting devices.

Battery Saving and Usage

• 🔋 Enable the 'Turn off hotspot automatically' option to conserve battery when no devices are connected.
• 🔌 This feature works based on connection status, turning off the hotspot when devices disconnect (e.g., closing a laptop lid).
• ✅ Once configured, the hotspot can be easily toggled on and off from the Quick Settings panel.