Wi-Fi Sharing no longer under Hotspot settings

[userZzlYVFsJnX]

The location of this option has moved in the latest update.  Does anyone know where it currently is?

Used to be under hotspot settings, but it's been consistently moving around after updates, I can no longer find the setting location. 

[userZzlYVFsJnX]

It always has before and I haven't changed anything with my phone or plan. There used to always be a menu where you would have to "enable wi-fi sharing" even if it was allowed by the carrier. Nobody can tell me where that menu is now.

[realaud]

@LongHiker, as I understand it, mobile hotspot turns mobile data into an internet connection which can be shared by up to 10 devices. Sharing an internet connection must be done via BT tethering.

I just got some kind of Google services update today called "cross device services". In reading what can be done, it's explicitly stated that Samsung phones do not support wi-fi sharing directly, meaning if one is connected to a wifi network, *that* connection cannot be shared.(explains a lot for me, actually). So, is the OP trying to share wi-fi or just create a shared internet connection?

[LongHiker]

@realaud BT tethering is not required. I use Mobile hotspot all the time to get my non cellular Wifi devices on the internet. 

When you enable Mobile hotspot you can share the internet connection in any of the following ways:

• Wifi (Mobile Hotspot)
• Bluetooth tethering
• USB tethering
• Ethernet tethering

[realaud]

I use mobile hotspot all the time when home internet goes out. I was just trying to determine whether the OP was actually trying to share WiFi or mobile.

[userZzlYVFsJnX]

Trying to share wifi, like I've been able to do for the last 5 years.

[userZzlYVFsJnX]

Two months ago and for the last 5 years I could do it. The devices I share the wifi with do not have Bluetooth. It's not a hardware issue, I've done it many times with my current Fold 5.

The option is simply no gone with no explanation from Samsung.

[userZzlYVFsJnX]

Two months ago in this phone with my current cell plan, I could do it. Why would Samsung disable this when the hardware exists to do it, and it's very useful.

[Saikrishna29958]

Please let me know if the solution is found, I need to switch on Wifi and Hotspot at the same time. Previously used to enable "Wifi Sharing" on my F22 ,but now on my new A16 running one UI 6.1 the option is missing.

[userZzlYVFsJnX]

I haven't even switched phones, the option is just gone.

Been on multiple supoort lines and they just pretend like it never existed as an option. But two months ago I was using it all the time.

[LongHiker]

@userZzlYVFsJnX I'm not sure what you are looking for. To share your cellular connection to Wifi devices, enable Wifi hotspot. Bluetooth is not needed.