Originally Posted by
JMN57
I don't think that will ever work as the wifi on the phone can either be in receive mode or hotspot mode (either connected to a network or creating one). The only way that works would be to connect via wifi and then setup a BLUETOOTH hotspot or USB connection between a laptop and the phone. Alternatively, the downthread advice to have your laptop browser software spoof and mobile device may be an option.
That's incorrect. Android allows you to share your wifi connection by acting as a hotspot simultaneously. I do it all the time.