iPhone Hotspot keeps disconnecting

Have the same problem - M2 Macbook Air macOS 14.3 constantly disconnecting from iPhone 14 Pro iOS 17.3.

Turning off maximize compatibility does not improve anything.

I don't understand why this is still an issue after all this time and why Apple is not prioritizing a fix for it.

I tried all of the proposed workarounds, including my own tips and nothing works.

Neither compatibility mode nor focus, Bluetooth, USB connection, traffic in the background, etc.

Nothing helps. Currently it’s so bad that the connection is terminated every two to three minutes.

Probably just the usual “bad luck combination” of devices and software.

I am not amused >:-/

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EDIT: No, disabling auto locking also does nothing.

I have iPhone 14, brand new Mac Book Air. Updated OS's. Hotspot coming from cellular. Cant seem to stay connected to hotspot. Inconsistently disconnects after less than 2-3 minutes of otherwise continuous activity

Im having the same problem, often when I try to use my phone at the same time, or someone calls/text, or if I dont use the phone, the hotspots stops working. I have called support numerous times. Apple should fix this.

Yes me too! I have an iPhone 15 pro. I’ve paid a fortune for this phone and turns out it isn’t equipped enough to run a basic thing like a hotspot. Doesn’t matter if I connect it with another iPhone or a Mac or even a windows machine, the hotspot just drops after a few minutes. Apple really needs to pull up their socks when it comes to providing value for money. Their products have just gone downhill and yes, their customer agents know nothing about technical issues. Android was much much better

I am suffering through the same, its so annoying and frustrating that you turn off the display and it gets disconnected from Windows laptop, what a shame. Apple should either remove hotspot option from iPhone or explicitly state that either it only works with Apple products or I have to keep my iPhone display on while connected, sometimes its hard to keep up with this Apple ecosystem problem.

it should work globally with all acceptable protocols.

Let’s be clear. This problem happens with iPhone and Mac laptops. This has nothing to do with iOS to windows interface problems. I have brand new iPhone 14 pro and 2023 MacBook Air. All operating systems and software are up-to-date. There are continual disconnects.

My faith in Apple products has significantly dropped with this issue.

Really, Apple?

I really doubt Apple guys are even recognizing this issue seeing that I've gone through many times of iOS updates so far, but the issue still persists.

Kristaps_6000 wrote:

iPhone's made hotspot only works steady with Apple computer.

Actually, it doesn't work steady when a Mac is connected. I'm on a road trip in an RV right now; the iPhone hotspot keeps shutting down every few minutes, even though a Macbook Pro is connected to it and actively using it.

It's more of a coldspot than a hotspot.

This issue is beyond annoying, it affects all iPhone models (personally I have suffered it on the iPhone 11, 13 Pro and 14) and it does not matter what kind of device is using the hotspot (I have experienced it on the iPad, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro M1 Ultra and other iPhones) having the latest software installed makes no difference. It is truly nerve-racking.

I disagree it’s a carriers issue. I have an iPhone 7 and never had this issue. Upgrade to iPhone 15 Pro Max and I’m having this annoying issue. I’m on a trip right now using another carrier (Orange Networks in Europe).I’m getting hotspot from my fianse who got the orange SIM card and she enable hotspot for me. And still have this annoying issue. I use iPhone 7 and all worked fine. Common apple!!! Fix this!!!! ASAP!!!!

The fact that Apple refuses to fix this in order to try and force you to buy all their brand is extremely disappointing and frustrating. I had just switched over to an Apple phone a year or so ago but things like this that stunt or prevent efficiency in my life is turning me back to Android.

Everyone already tried all this steps before discussing on this thread. There is no fix for this problem. if Apple know this and ignore it - possibly any business logic. but if Apple dont know about it its shame on apple.

Has anybody also, on top of this UBER nuisance, also experienced that reconnecting will link both devices but not give you internet access? I get to use the hotspot only until it breaks down for the first time - after that, no idea if and when things will ever work again. Definitely a great strategy if Apple intends to never enter the B2B side of business.

The problem is not just with Windows or Android devices. We are traveling and all have iPhones. The hotspot on my iPhone is NOT reliable at all and my family members’ iPhones got disconnected from it all the time.