To give an Android tablet internet access through an iPhone, turn on Personal Hotspot on the iPhone, then connect the tablet to that hotspot over Wi-Fi. This shares the iPhone’s cellular data—not a Wi-Fi network the iPhone is already using. If you mean transferring files or mirroring the iPhone’s screen, hotspot setup will not do that.
Connect the tablet to the iPhone over Wi-Fi
- On the iPhone: Open Settings > Personal Hotspot and turn on Allow Others to Join. Depending on the iPhone’s software or carrier, the setting may instead be under Settings > Cellular or Settings > Mobile Data > Personal Hotspot. Keep the Personal Hotspot screen open while the tablet connects if it does not appear right away. Apple explains that Personal Hotspot shares the iPhone’s mobile data connection in its Personal Hotspot setup guide.
- On the Android tablet: Open its Wi-Fi or Internet settings, find the iPhone’s hotspot name in the network list, and tap it. Google’s Pixel Tablet instructions use Settings > Network & internet > Internet; other Android tablets may use different menu labels. See Google’s Pixel Tablet hotspot instructions.
- Enter the hotspot password shown in the iPhone’s Personal Hotspot settings if the tablet asks, then wait for the tablet to show that it is connected.
Other ways to tether the devices
Wi-Fi is the most straightforward choice for most people. Bluetooth and a cable are alternatives, but support and setup depend on the tablet and the particular devices. Google documents Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cable connections for Pixel Tablet; Android’s general guidance notes that tethering steps can vary by device and Android version.
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| Method | What to know |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Turn on the iPhone hotspot, then select it from the tablet’s Wi-Fi or Internet settings. The tablet joins it like another Wi-Fi network. |
| Bluetooth | Pair the devices and configure the tablet’s Bluetooth network connection. The tablet must support this, and setup varies by model. |
| Cable | A wired connection may work with supported devices. The cable must match the ports on both the iPhone and tablet; there is no single connector that fits every pairing. |
Google’s Pixel Tablet instructions describe these options. Android’s tethering help notes that some steps depend on the Android version, including steps identified for Android 14 and later.
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The hotspot uses the iPhone’s cellular data. It does not pass along an existing Wi-Fi connection from the iPhone. Your carrier and plan determine whether Personal Hotspot is available and whether tethering costs extra. Apple advises checking with the carrier if the option is missing or unavailable; Android Help also warns that carriers may limit tethering or charge additional fees. Check your plan’s terms before connecting if data charges matter.
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Troubleshoot a missing or unsuccessful connection
The iPhone’s Personal Hotspot option is missing
- Check that Cellular Data or Mobile Data is enabled in iPhone settings.
- Ask your carrier whether your plan supports Personal Hotspot. Apple notes that the feature may not be available with every carrier or plan, and extra fees may apply.
The iPhone hotspot does not appear on the tablet
- On the iPhone, confirm Personal Hotspot and Allow Others to Join are enabled.
- On the tablet, reopen Wi-Fi or Internet settings and look again for the iPhone’s hotspot name. For a Pixel Tablet, Google directs users to its Internet settings.
- If it still does not appear, keep the Personal Hotspot screen open on the iPhone while checking the tablet again.
The tablet asks for a password or will not connect
- Use the password displayed in the iPhone’s Personal Hotspot settings.
- If you are trying Bluetooth or a cable instead, confirm the tablet supports that tethering method and follow instructions for its model. A cable also has to fit both devices.
If you meant file transfer or screen sharing
A Personal Hotspot gives the tablet internet access through the iPhone; it does not itself transfer files or mirror the iPhone display. The official setup instructions cited here cover tethering, not those separate tasks. Choose instructions specifically for the file-transfer or screen-sharing method you intend to use.
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