iOS 13 Hotspot not working after update

Hello! I use my hotspot (iPhone SE) for my mobile work device and since the upgrade to the latest iOS, I’m unable to connect to the internet via my hotspot. I have another Apple device that is on an old iOS, and I can use and connect via that hotspot with no problem! I’ve tried reboots and did the latest release this morning. Thoughts? Anyone else seeing this issue?

iPhone SE

Posted on Sep 25, 2019 5:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2019 4:01 PM

No Hotspot issues till updated to 13.2 on iPhone 8. After update, Hotspot was turned off and Personal Hotspot screen in Settings appeared to have the On/Off switch deleted from the top. Tried all fixes I could find recommended on discussions and none worked. A knowledgable user suggested I bring up the shortcuts screen (swipe up from bottom of screen, even if locked) and go to the top left box where there are toggles for Airplane mode, WiFi, Bluetooth and Cellular Data. If I touch and hold on that box, a larger box with six switches comes up. The same four switches are in that box but also one for Airdrop and one for Personal Hotspot. By touching the Personal Hotspot switch, I now have my network access again. Made my day!

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Oct 25, 2019 1:42 AM in response to Robejoh76

Hello all


I am having the same issue however it is only on certain devices.


I have the following devices


iPhone 11 - (Where the data is coming from)

iPad Air 4 - (Connects fine and uses data from iPhone fine)

Huawei Y7 2018 - (Connects fine and uses data from iPhone fine)

Tesco Hudl v1 - (Connects fine and does NOT use data from iPhone)

Tesco Hudl v2 - (Connects fine and does NOT use data from iPhone)


The devices that do not connect are my sons. I need to tether so he can use his tablets over my data. All devices connected fine before the update.




What is baffling me is why does my Huawei Y7 connect and use the data perfectly fine and my other older android devices do not.


I have tried all the recommended fixes. Reset network settings, restart hotspot, restart all devices. Nothing works.


**COME ON APPLE PLEASE GIVE US A FIX**


Phil

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