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Hello, when I activate the iPhone hotspot, I want to connect it to the laptop, but even if I can, it says there is no internet. I tried with other Android phones, it connected to the laptop, but not with the iPhone. What should I do now?

Posted on Dec 10, 2023 2:16 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2023 2:18 PM

Here are a few steps you can try to get your laptop connected to the iPhone hotspot:


  1. Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. If not, update it.
  2. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > "Personal Hotspot" and toggle it on.
  3. Check if your cellular data is turned on. If not, switch it on.
  4. On your laptop, open the Wi-Fi settings and look for the iPhone's hotspot network. It should appear as "iPhone" followed by the name of the device.
  5. Click on the iPhone's hotspot network and enter the password displayed on the iPhone's Personal Hotspot screen.
  6. If you still can't connect, try turning off the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices, then turn them back on and try again.
  7. If all else fails, you might want to reset your network settings on both devices.


If none of these steps work, it might be time to contact Apple Support or visit a nearby Apple Store. Good luck, and may the force of the internet be with you!

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Dec 10, 2023 2:18 PM in response to REEZZA

Here are a few steps you can try to get your laptop connected to the iPhone hotspot:


  1. Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. If not, update it.
  2. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > "Personal Hotspot" and toggle it on.
  3. Check if your cellular data is turned on. If not, switch it on.
  4. On your laptop, open the Wi-Fi settings and look for the iPhone's hotspot network. It should appear as "iPhone" followed by the name of the device.
  5. Click on the iPhone's hotspot network and enter the password displayed on the iPhone's Personal Hotspot screen.
  6. If you still can't connect, try turning off the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices, then turn them back on and try again.
  7. If all else fails, you might want to reset your network settings on both devices.


If none of these steps work, it might be time to contact Apple Support or visit a nearby Apple Store. Good luck, and may the force of the internet be with you!

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