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iPhone 14 as a hotspot for a windows 10 computer

I'm trying to use an iPhone 14 as a hotspot for a windows 10 computer. I get a message cannot connect and no option to enter Security code.

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Posted on Aug 8, 2023 9:57 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2023 10:21 PM

Check Hotspot Settings on iPhone:

On your iPhone 14, go to "Settings" > "Personal Hotspot." Make sure the Personal Hotspot is turned on and that the Wi-Fi password is correctly displayed under "Wi-Fi Password."

Restart Both Devices:

Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues. Restart both your iPhone 14 and your Windows 10 computer.

Forget and Reconnect:

On your Windows 10 computer, forget the hotspot network if it's already saved, and then try reconnecting to the hotspot. To forget a network, go to "Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Wi-Fi" > "Manage known networks," select the hotspot, and click "Forget."

Update Windows and iPhone:

Ensure that both your Windows 10 computer and iPhone 14 are running the latest software updates. Outdated software can sometimes cause compatibility issues.

Reset Network Settings on iPhone:

On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Reset" > "Reset Network Settings." This will reset network-related settings on your iPhone and might help resolve the issue.

Use USB Tethering:

Instead of connecting via Wi-Fi, you can try using USB tethering. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and enable Personal Hotspot. Your computer should detect the iPhone as a network connection.

Disable VPN and Firewall:

If you're using a VPN or have a firewall enabled on your Windows 10 computer, try disabling them temporarily to see if they are causing the connectivity issue.

Check Cellular Data and Airplane Mode:

Ensure that your iPhone has a stable cellular data connection and that Airplane Mode is turned off.

Toggle Bluetooth:

Sometimes, toggling Bluetooth off and on on both devices can help reset the wireless connections.

Check iPhone Restrictions:

Make sure that you don't have any restrictions enabled on your iPhone that could prevent hotspot usage.

Contact Apple Support:

If none of the above steps work, consider reaching out to Apple Support for assistance. They can provide further troubleshooting based on your specific situation.


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Aug 8, 2023 10:21 PM in response to bkunks12

Check Hotspot Settings on iPhone:

On your iPhone 14, go to "Settings" > "Personal Hotspot." Make sure the Personal Hotspot is turned on and that the Wi-Fi password is correctly displayed under "Wi-Fi Password."

Restart Both Devices:

Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues. Restart both your iPhone 14 and your Windows 10 computer.

Forget and Reconnect:

On your Windows 10 computer, forget the hotspot network if it's already saved, and then try reconnecting to the hotspot. To forget a network, go to "Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Wi-Fi" > "Manage known networks," select the hotspot, and click "Forget."

Update Windows and iPhone:

Ensure that both your Windows 10 computer and iPhone 14 are running the latest software updates. Outdated software can sometimes cause compatibility issues.

Reset Network Settings on iPhone:

On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Reset" > "Reset Network Settings." This will reset network-related settings on your iPhone and might help resolve the issue.

Use USB Tethering:

Instead of connecting via Wi-Fi, you can try using USB tethering. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and enable Personal Hotspot. Your computer should detect the iPhone as a network connection.

Disable VPN and Firewall:

If you're using a VPN or have a firewall enabled on your Windows 10 computer, try disabling them temporarily to see if they are causing the connectivity issue.

Check Cellular Data and Airplane Mode:

Ensure that your iPhone has a stable cellular data connection and that Airplane Mode is turned off.

Toggle Bluetooth:

Sometimes, toggling Bluetooth off and on on both devices can help reset the wireless connections.

Check iPhone Restrictions:

Make sure that you don't have any restrictions enabled on your iPhone that could prevent hotspot usage.

Contact Apple Support:

If none of the above steps work, consider reaching out to Apple Support for assistance. They can provide further troubleshooting based on your specific situation.


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