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iPads on iOS 10.3.4 no longer connect to iPhone hotspot iOS 15

If you are having difficulty connecting your iPad (4th generation or earlier) to your iPhone hotspot iOS 15, try setting your personal hotspot setting to "maximize compatibility".

iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 9:07 AM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 10:10 AM

Correct.


On iPhone:

Settings > Personal Hotspot > Maximise Compatibility - set to ON


This setting is to allow older Apple devices, and other manufacturers devices, to connect with modern iPhones. When set to OFF, the iPhone hotspot is forced to use 2.4GHz WiFi in preference to 5GHz.

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iPads on iOS 10.3.4 no longer connect to iPhone hotspot iOS 15

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