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hotspot not working - iOS 14.4.2

Ever since the iOS 14 hit, my hotspot has been flakky. It would connect for a few minutes on my iPhone and then it would drop out. I use the iPad in conjunction with the iPhone.

It periodically improved around 14.1 iirc, however it is again flaring up with the recent update. I have rebooted both devices numerous times, reset the network however the problem does not go away. I do know it it is not the iPad as when I have my home wifi on there is zero issues.


Is anyone else experiencing such and is there any fix?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 28, 2021 8:05 PM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2021 3:35 AM

Use these steps first

Restart the iPhone or iPad that provides Personal Hotspot and the other device that needs to connect to Personal Hotspot. Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS. On the iPhone or iPad that provides Personal Hotspot, go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Reset Network Settings.


If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi


The Hotspot is a carrier specific feature. Contact your carrier, if it is not appearing on your device.


Meanwhile..


Check the following

  1. Network coverage and stability
  2. Data Balance
  3. On you windows (See if WiFi Auto Joins is enabled)
  4. Also check if you have any stronger WiFi signal around your computer.


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hotspot not working - iOS 14.4.2

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