Android Tethering Smoother Than Ever Thanks to New Google Setting

Android users have long been requesting Google to add the feature of seamless data sharing between devices. The company finally delivered this with the Cross-device services setting, which lets users connect another phone to their primary phone's hotspot without hassle. The setting is hidden deep in Settings, but it's easy to turn on.

The author of the article was thrilled when they discovered the feature and shared their experience of using it on their Motorola Edge 50 Neo connected to their Pixel 9 Pro XL's hotspot. They explained that the phone with the SIM card must have the internet turned on and Bluetooth enabled for the feature to work smoothly.

The Cross-device services setting requires all phones to use the same Google account, which makes it safe to share or receive data between devices. The author noted that this feature is not limited to phones and can also provide internet access to Android tablets and Chromebooks.