Sharing Wi-Fi from the Honor 9 Lite to another phone: A complete guide with all the details

Sharing Internet from a phone Honor 9 Lite Sharing a hotspot with another device is a common task for users traveling, at their summer cottage, or without a home router. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has its nuances: from choosing the network type (2.4/5 GHz) to mobile operator restrictions. In this article, we'll explore all the ways to set up a hotspot, including hidden settings. EMUI, speed optimization, and solutions to common problems—for example, when a connected phone "sees" the network, but the internet doesn't work.

Peculiarity Honor 9 Lite (model LLN-L21) - support dual SIM, which allows for flexible traffic management. However, not everyone knows that with an activated access point, you can prioritize the network to save battery or even limit the speed for connected devices. We tested all methods on firmware EMUI 8.0/9.1 and identified key differences from standard instructions.

Preparing your phone for Wi-Fi sharing: Checking key parameters

Before setting up your access point, make sure that your Honor 9 Lite meets three basic requirements:

• 📶 Mobile Internet: The SIM card must support data transmission (3G/4G). You can check this in Settings → Wireless & networks → Mobile networks → Access point name (APN)If the APN parameters are missing, you need to request them from your operator.
• 🔋 Battery charge: Wi-Fi distribution consumes up to 15-20% charge per hour (when actively using the connected device). The recommended minimum is 40%.
• 📱 Software updates: Outdated firmware may block the hotspot function. Check the latest version in Settings → System → Software Update.

Important: Some operators (eg. Tele2 or Iota) by default Internet distribution is being turned off For plans without the "Mobile Router" option, when attempting to activate the hotspot, a notification will appear prompting you to activate a paid service. A workaround - use a USB cable or Bluetooth (more on this below).

Method 1: Standard Wi-Fi hotspot (recommended method)

This is the most universal option, suitable for connecting any device - from smartphones to laptops. Instructions for EMUI 8.0/9.1:

1. Open Settings (gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section Wireless Networks → Tethering.
3. Activate the switch Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. Click on Setting up an access pointto change:
   • 🔐 Network name (SSID): default - phone model (eg. HONOR-9-Lite-1234).
   • 🔑 Password: minimum 8 characters (we recommend using a combination of letters, numbers and ! or # for safety).
   • 📡 Range: select 2.4 GHz for maximum compatibility or 5 GHz for less interference (but shorter range).

After saving the settings, connect the second phone: in its Wi-Fi settings, find the network with the specified name (SSID) and enter the password. Note: If the connected device does not receive the Internet, check whether the Honor 9 Lite traffic saving mode (Settings → Battery → Data Saver).

Method 2: USB modem (to save battery and stability)

If Wi-Fi sharing drains your battery quickly, an alternative is USB modemThis method is also useful when you need to connect a laptop or PC without a Wi-Fi adapter. You will need:

• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (complete with Honor 9 Lite).
• 💻 A device with a USB port (PC, laptop, some tablets).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Connect your phone to the device using a cable.
2. IN Honor 9 Lite go to Settings → Wireless & networks → Tethering & portable hotspot.
3. Activate USB modem.
4. On your PC/laptop, wait for the drivers to install (usually takes 10-30 seconds). The network connection will appear automatically.

⚠️ Attention: when using a USB modem Honor 9 Lite will charge from the connected device, but the data transfer speed may be limited by the USB 2.0 port's throughput (up to 480 Mbps). For comparison: Wi-Fi at 5 GHz theoretically supports up to 866 Mbps.

Method 3: Bluetooth modem (for slow but energy-efficient distribution)

This method is suitable if you need to share the Internet with a device without Wi-Fi (for example, older phones or fitness trackers). The speed is limited. ~3 Mbps, but battery consumption is minimal.

How to set up:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones.
2. On Honor 9 Lite go to Settings → Wireless & networks → Tethering & portable hotspot → Bluetooth tethering.
3. Select a device from the list of paired ones.
4. On the second phone, confirm the connection to the network (you may be asked to enter a PIN code).

⚠️ Attention: some applications (eg YouTube or TikTok) may block video playback when connected via Bluetooth due to low speed. In this case, an error will appear. "Low internet speed".

Comparison table of internet sharing methods with the Honor 9 Lite

Solving common Wi-Fi problems

If the connected phone does not receive the Internet, check the following:

• 🚫 "No internet access": on Honor 9 Lite Disable VPN or proxy (Settings → Advanced → VPN). Some operators (for example, MTS) block traffic when VPN is active.
• 🔄 Constant disconnections: Change the Wi-Fi channel in the access point settings. Optimal channels for 2.4 GHz are 1, 6, 11 (less busy).
• 🔋 The phone is overheating: Disable background apps (Settings → Battery → Closing apps) and reduce the screen brightness. The temperature is higher 45°C may cause the access point to automatically turn off.

⚠️ Attention: if after the update EMUI The hotspot function has disappeared, please reset your network settings (Settings → System → Reset → Reset network settings). This will delete all saved Wi-Fi networks, but will restore the modem's functionality.

What should I do if the operator blocks the distribution?

Some operators (eg. Beeline The "Everything is Simple" plans limit the hotspot functionality. Workarounds:

1. Use a USB/Bluetooth modem (less likely to be blocked).

2. Install the application PDANet+ (requires root rights).

3. Change the APN settings to universal ones (for example, internet.beeline.ru instead of home.beeline.ru).

Please note: changing your APN may violate your tariff terms!

Speed ​​optimization and traffic saving

To speed up distribution and reduce data consumption:

• 📶 Turn off auto-update on the connected phone (Settings → Applications → Auto-update).
• 🎯 Use an ad blocker (For example, AdGuard) to reduce ad loading.
• 🔄 Enable data compression V Google Chrome (Settings → Traffic Saver).

Hidden function EMUI: in the access point settings (Settings → Tethering & Hotspot → Wi-Fi Hotspot → Advanced) can be limited The maximum number of connected devices (default: 8). Reducing this value to 2-3 will increase the speed for each device.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi hotspots on the Honor 9 Lite

Is it possible to share Wi-Fi without a SIM card if the phone is connected to another network?

No, Honor 9 Lite does not support the function "Wi-Fi repeater" (repeat mode). The phone can only share mobile internet from the SIM card. An alternative is to connect the phone to the router via a cable (via an OTG adapter) and use a USB modem, but this requires root access.

Why does the Internet only work for 5-10 minutes after connecting to a hotspot?

This is a typical issue when battery saving mode is enabled. Disable it. Settings → Battery → Performance mode or add an application Modem mode in exceptions (Settings → Battery → Running apps).

How to change the access point password without turning it off?

Unfortunately, EMUI doesn't allow you to change the password on the fly. You'll have to temporarily disable the access point, make changes to Settings → Tethering → Set up hotspot, and then turn it on again. All connected devices will be disconnected.

Is it possible to share internet from an Honor 9 Lite to an iPhone?

Yes, but there is a nuance: the iPhone may not connect to the network if its name contains (SSID) Cyrillic characters or spaces are used. Specify the name in Latin characters (for example, Honor9_Hotspot) and a password without special characters.

How can I check how much traffic I've used through a hotspot?

IN EMUI There is no built-in traffic counter for tethering. Use third-party apps, such as My Data Manager or GlassWireto track data consumption across all interfaces (including Wi-Fi distribution).