How to Share Wi-Fi with the Honor 10 AI: A Complete Guide with EMUI Features

Make sure you have mobile internet (4G/LTE icon in the status bar)

Disable VPN or proxy servers (they may block distribution)

Charge your phone to at least 30% (sharing drains the battery significantly)

Update firmware to the latest version of EMUI (via Settings → System → Software Update)

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Second, optimize power saving mode. By default Honor 10 AI The hotspot may turn off after 5-10 minutes of inactivity to save battery. To avoid this:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Power saving mode.
2. Select an item "Performance" (or disable power saving completely).
3. In the section Settings → Applications → Autostart Allow automatic startup for Access Point.

Third, if you've previously tried sharing Wi-Fi and encountered errors, reset your network settings. To do this:

1. Open Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select Reset network settings (This will not delete any personal data, but it will reset saved Wi-Fi passwords).

How to share internet with the Honor 10 AI

Honor 10 AI supports three main methods of distributing the Internet: via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth And USB cableEach has its pros and cons. Let's take a closer look.

Optimal for most tasks Wi-Fi, but if you only need to connect your laptop and save your phone's battery, it's better to use USB tethering. Bluetooth It's only suitable for transmitting internet to smart watch or fitness bracelets.

Step-by-step setup of a Wi-Fi hotspot

Now let's move on to the main thing - turning on and setting up Wi-Fi hotspots on Honor 10 AIFollow the instructions carefully, as skipping even one step can lead to errors.

1. Open Settings (gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).

2. Go to the section Wireless Networks → Access Point and Modem.

3. Tap on the item Wi-Fi Hotspot.

4. Turn on the switch at the top of the screen. If it immediately turns off, it means your phone doesn't have active mobile data or your carrier is blocking the feature.

5. Configure network settings (click on Setting up an access point):

• 🔐 Network name (SSID): Come up with a unique name (eg. Honor10_Hotspot). Avoid Cyrillic and special characters.
• 🔒 Security type: select WPA2 PSK (the most reliable option).
• 🔑 Password: minimum 8 characters, with numbers and letters (eg. AiHonor2026!).
• 📶 Frequency range: if your devices support 5 GHz, select it for less interference. Otherwise, leave it 2.4 GHz.

6. Save the settings and enable the hotspot. Other devices should now see your network in the list of available connections.

7. Connect your device to the created network by entering the password. If the connection fails, try:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and the device you are connecting.
• 📱 Forget the network on the device you are connecting to and reconnect.
• 🛠️ Change the security type to WPA/WPA2 PSK (in rare cases it helps).

Solving common Wi-Fi problems

Even after proper configuration, users Honor 10 AI We often encounter errors. Let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

⚠️ Attention: If after the update EMUI The access point has stopped working, try rolling back the firmware or wait for a patch from Huawei/HonorBugs often appear after major updates (for example, when switching from EMUI 9 on EMUI 10).

Problem 1: The access point turns on, but devices do not connect.

• 🔍 Check if the box is checked Hide Network in the access point settings.
• 🔄 Change the Wi-Fi channel manually (the default is "Auto"). Try the channels 6 or 11 For 2.4 GHz.
• 📵 Make sure that the device you are connecting to is disabled airplane mode or VPN.

Problem 2: There is Internet, but the speed is very low (less than 1 Mbit/s).

• 📶 Check your mobile network signal strength. If it's weak (1-2 bars), move closer to a window or use repeater.
• 🔋 Turn it off power saving mode - it can limit the performance of the Wi-Fi module.
• 🔄 Switch from 2.4 GHz on 5 GHz (if your devices support it).
• 🚫 Close background apps that consume data (for example, YouTube, TikTok, cloud services).

Problem 3: The access point automatically turns off after a few minutes.

• ⚡ Check your settings automatic shutdown V Settings → Hotspot & Tethering → Auto power off. Disable this option.
• 🔋 If your phone is draining too quickly, connect it to a charger. If the battery level is below 15%, some versions EMUI forcibly disable the access point.
• 🛠️ Update firmware - in older versions EMUI 9.0 There was a bug with spontaneous shutdown.

Problem 4: On the connected device it says "No Internet access".

• 🔧 Check your settings APN (see spoiler above).
• 🔄 Restart both devices.
• 📡 Try connecting from another device. If the internet works there, the problem lies with the settings of the first device.

⚠️ Attention: If you use dual SIM card on Honor 10 AI, the access point can only work with the SIM card that is installed in slot 1Move the mobile internet card to the first slot if data sharing doesn't work.

Optimizing distribution speed and stability

To maximize the speed and stability of Wi-Fi distribution with Honor 10 AI, follow these tips. They're especially relevant if you're connecting multiple devices at once (for example, a laptop and a tablet).

1. Selecting the correct frequency range:

• 📶 2.4 GHz — better penetration through walls, but susceptible to interference from other networks. Suitable for long-distance connections.
• 🚀 5 GHz — less interference, higher speed, but less penetration through obstacles. Ideal for devices located close together.

If your Honor 10 AI supports 5 GHz (check in your access point settings), use it for maximum speed.

2. Optimizing the Wi-Fi channel:

By default, the phone selects a channel automatically, but this isn't always optimal. To find the clearest channel:

1. Install the application on your phone WiFi Analyzer (available in AppGallery or APKMirror).
2. Run a network scan.
3. Select a channel with minimal traffic (for example, if all your neighbors are on Channel 6, select Channel 1 or 11).
4. In the access point settings, manually specify the selected channel.

3. Limiting connected devices:

The more devices are connected to the access point, the lower the speed for each. The optimal number is 2-3 devicesIf you need to connect more, consider these options:

• 🔌 Use USB tethering for a laptop (it does not load the Wi-Fi module).
• 📡 Connect Wi-Fi repeater (repeater) to expand the coverage area.

4. Disabling background traffic:

Many applications (eg. WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Play Market) consume traffic in the background, reducing upload speed. To fix this:

1. Open Settings → Applications.
2. Select the application that consumes traffic.
3. Tap Mobile Data and turn it off Background traffic.

Internet sharing via USB (USB tethering)

If you only need to connect to the internet laptop or PC, USB tethering — a more reliable and cost-effective option than Wi-Fi. It consumes less battery and provides a stable connection.

To enable USB tethering on Honor 10 AI:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via original USB cable (poor quality cables may not transmit data).
2. On your phone, select the connection mode File Transfer (MTP) or "Charging only" (if MTP does not work).
3. Open Settings → Hotspot & Tethering.
4. Turn on the switch USB modem.

On the computer:

• 🖥️ Windows: the system will automatically install the driver Remote NDIS and create a new network connection. If the internet doesn't appear, check Network and Sharing Center - You may need to enable the connection manually.
• 🐧 Linux: usually it is enough to connect the phone - the system will configure the network itself through usb0If not, install the package. usb-modeswitch.
• 🍎 MacOS: driver installation may be required HoRNDIS (download from official website).

If USB tethering doesn't work:

• 🔌 Try a different USB cable (preferably the original one from Honor/Huawei).
• 🔄 Switch the USB mode on your phone (Settings → System → USB Mode).
• 🛠️ Update the drivers on your computer (via device Manager in Windows).

Sharing the Internet via Bluetooth

This method is the least popular due to its low speed, but it can be useful if:

• 🔋 You need to save battery power (Bluetooth consumes less energy than Wi-Fi).
• 📱 You need to share the Internet with a device that does not support Wi-Fi (for example, some smart watch or fitness bracelets).
• 🚫 Wi-Fi is blocked in your location (for example, on an airplane or in some offices).

To enable Bluetooth sharing:

1. Activate Bluetooth on both devices.
2. Pair them (on your phone: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth, select the device and confirm pairing).
3. Open it on your phone Settings → Hotspot & Tethering.
4. Turn on the switch Bluetooth modem.

On the connected device:

• 🖥️ Windows: open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth, select the phone and press Connect via → Access Point.
• 📱 Android: In Bluetooth settings, tap on the paired device and select Internet access.

Limitations of Bluetooth tethering:

• 🐢 The speed rarely exceeds 1–3 Mbps (only enough for instant messengers or email).
• 🔗 You can only connect one device.
• 📡 Range - up to 10 meters (unlike Wi-Fi, where it can reach up to 50 meters).

Security when sharing Wi-Fi from your phone

Sharing Wi-Fi from your phone is a convenient feature, but it comes with risks. If security isn't set up properly, strangers can connect to your network, leading to:

• 💸 Traffic overuse (especially relevant with a limited tariff).
• 🔓 Personal data leakage (if an attacker intercepts the traffic).
• 📉 Slowing down work due to the large number of connected devices.

To secure your hotspot:

• 🔐 Use complex password (at least 12 characters, with numbers, letters, and special characters). Avoid simple combinations like 12345678 or qwerty.
• 🔄 Change your password regularly (every 1–2 months).
• 👥 Limit the number of connected devices (you can set a limit in the access point settings).
• 🕶️ Turn off the hotspot when you don't need it (this will also save battery life).

Additional security measures:

• 🛡️ Turn on firewall on connected devices (especially on Windows).
• 🔗 Avoid connecting to public networks while sharing Wi-Fi—this increases the risk of attack.
• 📡 If you often share the Internet in public places, use VPN on connected devices (for example, ProtonVPN or Windscribe).

Important: EMUI 9.x and earlier versions contain a vulnerability that allows connecting to a hotspot without a password if the phone's MAC address is known. Update your firmware to the latest version to fix this vulnerability.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi hotspots on the Honor 10 AI