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Personal hot-spot

Hello,

My question is, when I connect to my laptop (HP) with a personal hot-spot from my mobile it disconnects once my iPhone is locked. However, it's always connected when I connect it with my Macbook, even when it locks. So, is there any option that keeps it connected to my HP laptop?

Thanks,

Christine

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Mar 19, 2020 12:44 AM

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Mar 19, 2020 1:32 AM in response to Christine-Habashi

I am not aware of Windows Laptop but at least on my Mac it does not disconnect when my iPhone is locked (Automatically or Manually)

Watch the GIF below made on iPhone 6 iOS 12.4.5 (Auto Lock - 2 Min) and MacBook Air 13" Mid 2019 for this demo Screen is locked manually by me.

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