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Hotspot keeps disconnecting

I find that the hotspot shared from my iPhone 12 to my mac or iPad frequently disconnects. The hotspot works. I can select it from the list of available networks. It connects and I get internet access. But, sometime later, I'll discover that I am no longer connected. I connect again and sometime later discover that I am no longer connected. This cycle repeats. It is annoying.

I have checked "Automatically connect to this network". My devices do not automatically connect to the hotspot network.

This problem has persisted across multiple reboots of both devices. Also across upgrade to the latest version. This has been a problem for year.

I have read a few articles about how to make this feature more reliable and have take all recommended actions.

What is up with this? I would like tips on how to fix this. however, I feel I've tried everything at this point and the problem is in some coding decision that I don't have access to.

Parallels, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 7:47 AM

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SravanKrA

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Level 10

410,782 points

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 9:12 AM

Please see the pic below to make it clearer that Hotspot is enabled by a Carrier on one SIM and not by the other Carrier in the same iPhone (Dual SIM).

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

Also, check the following

Network coverage and stability
Data Balance
On your windows (See if WiFi Auto Joins is enabled)
Also, check if you have any stronger WiFi signal around your computer.

Ask the Carrier to change the SIM if nothing works.

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