HTC Desire 616 As Modem to Connect To Internet From PC

HTC Desire 616 is a stylish Android Dual sim Smartphone. It is powered by Octa Core 1.4GHz Cortex A7 based CPU with Mediatek MT6592 chipset and 1GB of RAM. It runs on Android 4.4.2 Jellybean and HTC Sense 5.5 UI on top of it. HTC Desire 616 price in India is Rs.16,999.
HTC Desire 616 Dual sim sports 5 inch screen with a screen resolution of 1280x720 pixels.  It has 8MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera. The device comes with 4GB of internal storage and 32GB of microSD card support.  It houses a decent Li-polymer 2000 mAh battery. The Connectivity features of HTC Desire 616 includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. Lets have a look on how to use HTC Desire 616 as modem using the USB tethering or WiFi hotspot.

How to use HTC Desire 616 as Modem

HTC Desire 616 as WiFi Hotspot

As already stated, HTC Desire 616 Dual sim is a Android Jellybean running device. As a standard feature of Android, this device too supports WiFi Hotspot feature. So we will learn how to use HTC Desire 616 as WiFi Hotspot.

• First thing comes first. We need to enable mobile data(2G or 3G) on your device.
• In some geographies, you might need an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. If required, you need to get it to use WiFi hotspot.
• Now coming to use HTC Desire 616 dual sim as WiFi hotspot, go to Settings->Wireless & Networks. Tap More.
• Navigate to Tethering & Portable Hotspot. Enable Wi-Fi Hotspot by sliding to right.
• You HTC Desire 616 will start work as WiFi hotspot.

Configure HTC Desire 616 WiFi Hotspot Settings

It is always good idea to use unique SSID and password for your HTC Desire 616 WiFi Hotspot. Atleast once in a  month, it is recommended to change the password. Here is the instruction to configure WiFi hotspot settings

• Tap on to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Enter a WiFi hotspot name(SSID) or use the one it is already there.
• Chose the security type and enter the password you want to use. 
• You can select None in Security which will make your WiFi hotspot password free. It is not recommended but you can opt for your if you need.
• Tap Save. Now your HTC Desire 616 Dual sim WiFi hotspot is ready to use.

HTC desire 616 Dual sim USB tethering

To use HTC Desire 616 Dual sim USB tethering, follow the step below after step 1 &2 in the above instruction.

• Connect HTC Desire 616 dual sim to your computer using the provided USB cable.
• Go to Settings.
• Under Wireless & networks, tap More.
• Tap Tethering & portable hotspot.
• Select the USB tethering option.