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Hotspot problem

I have recently travelled to a different country. I came here in kazakhstan for studies.

As soon as i landed here my hotspot feature was not working.


iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on May 11, 2022 8:16 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2022 12:42 AM

As soon as i landed here my hotspot feature was not working.

You need to contact your carrier and ask them to make sure that you can use Personal Hotspot with your plan.

See this Apple article: How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


See also -> If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) – Apple Support (UK)


If you are traveling you need Mobile Data or Wi-Fi network, you can use Public Wi-Fi

See -> Use captive Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Use captive Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support (UK)


You always need Wi-Fi or Mobile Data. if you're not on Wi-Fi, it will use mobile data.

 



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May 12, 2022 12:42 AM in response to anmol30

As soon as i landed here my hotspot feature was not working.

You need to contact your carrier and ask them to make sure that you can use Personal Hotspot with your plan.

See this Apple article: How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


See also -> If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) – Apple Support (UK)


If you are traveling you need Mobile Data or Wi-Fi network, you can use Public Wi-Fi

See -> Use captive Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Use captive Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support (UK)


You always need Wi-Fi or Mobile Data. if you're not on Wi-Fi, it will use mobile data.

 



Jun 6, 2022 1:40 AM in response to avid176

See this Apple article: If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Optimize the Wi-Fi connection, see the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support

 

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

 

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password - Apple Support

 

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.


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