I want to be able to use the hotspot on my iphone when I need to, not when it decides to show up. I have done every sugestion on this page and nothing works. Every one in a while it decides to work but not when I need it.
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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
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
iPhone hotspot not working
