Data and hotspots

If you erase iPhone without saving to iCloud will your hotspot still be on? And if you shut off data will it still be off?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 2, 2021 12:12 PM

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Axel Foley

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Mar 2, 2021 12:24 PM in response to Sab88

The Hotspot is a service provided by your carrier and it works in conjunction with your cellular service. If the cellular service is ON then the Hotspot is available for you to turn it ON. If you set Data to OFF then Hotspot is not available for you to turn ON.

Axel F.

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