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Unable to Tether the Phone to the Computer Using USB Cable

USB Tethering lets you share the Internet connection between your computer (or other devices) and your phone. In order for this feature to work, you will need Hotspot service and the feature will need to be turned on. Read more to learn about Hotspots and how to change the Hotspot settings on your phone. 

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