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| Level | Advanced |
| Device | Tablet (Android) |
| Topic | Internet |
| Sub-topic | Connecting Via Mobile Data |
| Introduction | |
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| Aside from WiFi connections, many have access to mobile data connections. This makes it easier for a lot of people to stay connected to the internet. However, most people think that mobile data is only something you can have on your mobile phone. This isn’t always the case, as tablets also have the capabilities to utilize mobile data, which is the case with some Android tablets. With that in mind, this article will teach you how to connect via mobile data from your Android tablet! | |
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| Step # | Action |
| 1 | Before you go and use mobile data to connect to the internet from your tablet, you’ll first need to ensure that you have a sim card with a mobile data plan and an Android tablet with a sim card slot. When you have both of those things, all you need to do is put the sim card into your tablet, and you’ll be ready to connect to use your mobile data! |
| 2 | Much like on an Android phone, you can turn on your mobile data in two ways: through your tablet’s settings or the dropdown menu (also known as the app drawer). If you want to turn your mobile data on through the settings route, look for the Settings app and tap on it. All Settings apps in Android tablets have a gear for their icon, such as what you can see in the image below:  |
| 3 | When you open your tablet’s settings, look for the option that says “Connections,” “Mobile Network,” “Sim Cards and Mobile Network,” or something similar. You can find an example of what you might see below: |
| 4 | Your tablet will then take you to a window like the one pictured below. Look for the option that says “Data Usage” and tap on it. |
| 5 | You’ll find yourself at a screen that may look something like this: To turn your mobile data on, scroll down or look for the option that says “Mobile Data” and tap on the slider next to it. (An example of this can be seen below) |
| 6 | Aside from turning your mobile data on, you can also choose how your tablet utilizes the mobile data and what kind of connection you use. To do this, simply look for the option that says “Mobile Networks” and tap on it. (Below is an image of what the option may look like) |
| 7 | Under the “Mobile Networks” option, you can choose what mobile data connection you want (e.g., 2G, 3G, LTE, 5G). Simply select the “Network Mode” option (or similar options on other tablets), and pick the connection that you want from the dropdown menu. |
| 8 | Android tablets also allow you to consume less mobile data whenever you use them. To do this, go to the “Data Usage” tab. |
| 9 | When you get to the “Data Usage” screen, you’ll find an option that says “Data Saver.” (An example of this can be found below.) Tap on this option, and a dropdown menu will appear, asking you if you want to turn it on. Select the “On” option if you want to activate the Data Saver mode. |
| 10 | Another way you can turn your mobile data on would be through your Quick Settings menu (the dropdown menu on your Android tablet. To open this, simply swipe down from the top of your tablet’s screen. |
| 11 | Look for the button labeled “Mobile Data” or a button similar to the one pictured below. This will turn your mobile data connection on. |
| 12 | To turn off your mobile data, all you need to do is switch off the mobile data slider from the settings menu or tap on the button from your Quick Settings menu. |
| 13 | Congratulations! You know how to connect to the internet using the mobile data connection from your Android tablet! |
| Conclusion | |
| Staying connected to the internet has become easy to do for quite some time at this point. With WiFi connections enabling you to connect to the net wherever you are in a particular location, like your house, you can surf the internet or access social media at your own convenience. However, sometimes you might find yourself having a difficult time staying connected if you’re on the go. Fortunately, there’s also a way to stay connected. There’s still the option of using mobile data! Of course, most people think that you can only use this option while on your phone. That isn’t entirely true, as you can also use a mobile data connection from something like your Android tablet! What’s more, it’s as simple as getting a sim with a data plan and a tablet with a sim card slot. All you have to do is plug it in, turn on your data from your settings or quick settings menu, and you’ll be good to go! Using your mobile data is a straightforward thing. However, it’s not very straightforward for many people. Despite how easy many think this process is, some still struggle with it. For one reason or another, connecting via your mobile data can still get confusing for many people, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. These things do happen, after all. Moreover, there’s always a way to overcome the things that confuse you. In this case, we’re here to help with that! All you need to do is reach out to us through any of our communication channels, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We’ll learn more about your problem, formulate a solution, and walk you through it! Before you know it, you’ll be using your mobile data connection to surf the net or what have you from your Android tablet! | |
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