Absolutely not. If your use case requires a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, avoid the Nokia 2660 Flip. It is a dedicated phone-first, text-second device with very limited data sharing capabilities. It excels at being a secondary phone, a distraction-free device, or an emergency backup.
Buy the Nokia 2660 if:
Do NOT buy the Nokia 2660 if:
If you love the Nokia 2660 for calls and simplicity but need to share data for a laptop, simply carry a separate MiFi device (e.g., Alcatel LinkZone, TP-Link M7200). Insert your SIM card there, and use the Nokia 2660 for calls.
You might wonder: If a $30 smartphone can do a hotspot, why can’t my Nokia 2660? nokia 2660 wifi hotspot work
There are three strategic reasons:
No. When you plug the Nokia 2660 into a computer, it will either charge or allow file transfers (if you select “Mass Storage Mode”). There is no “USB tethering” option to share the phone’s 4G data with a laptop. Absolutely not
Users have attempted to find a workaround via secret codes (e.g., *#*#4636#*#* for Android testing menus), but these do not work on S30+.
There is no known hack, jailbreak, or third-party app (like PdaNet or FoxFi) that works on the Nokia 2660 because the S30+ OS does not support installing external APK files. You are limited to the phone’s native Java-like apps via the built-in store (which is sparse). Do NOT buy the Nokia 2660 if: If
Verdict: Stop looking for a hidden menu—it does not exist.
The Nokia 2660 Flip runs on a lightweight operating system called S30+. This software is designed for simplicity, long battery life, and essential tasks (calls, texts, MP3s). It lacks the networking drivers and software protocols required to broadcast a Wi-Fi signal as a hotspot.