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Updating of Iphone...always connect to Hotspot

Hi,

i have an iPhone 12 Pro which I got 2021. Recently I have noticed that when I do an update of the IOS via my PC, the PC drops the WiFi in preference of a Hotspot with the phone. Annoying if I don't notice as the update takes longer and data is used.


Is this just because my Hotspot is on or is there some other setting I am missing?


Thanks in advance.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Jan 30, 2022 4:19 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2022 5:49 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.


Also, check the following

  1. Network coverage and stability
  2. Data Balance
  3. On your 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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Jan 30, 2022 5:49 AM in response to dstevenson1870

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.


Also, check the following

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


Updating of Iphone...always connect to Hotspot

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