Unable to connect to hotspot on MacBook Pro after iPhone 16 password change

My new iPhone 16 changed my personal hotspot password. now my MacBook gives me an error when trying to connect "Failed to enable Personal Hotspot on..." I can't find where to forget the Personal Hotspot or change the password in the WI-Fi Settings. How can I connect to my Personal Hotspot?




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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Jan 31, 2025 11:14 AM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2025 11:26 AM

JSOR454 wrote:

My new iPhone 16 changed my personal hotspot password. now my MacBook gives me an error when trying to connect "Failed to enable Personal Hotspot on..." I can't find where to forget the Personal Hotspot or change the password in the WI-Fi Settings. How can I connect to my Personal Hotspot?


>System Settings>WiFi if in doubt use the search feature...


select the "Details" and forget the network. Then add it back a new.



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Jan 31, 2025 11:26 AM in response to JSOR454

JSOR454 wrote:

My new iPhone 16 changed my personal hotspot password. now my MacBook gives me an error when trying to connect "Failed to enable Personal Hotspot on..." I can't find where to forget the Personal Hotspot or change the password in the WI-Fi Settings. How can I connect to my Personal Hotspot?


>System Settings>WiFi if in doubt use the search feature...


select the "Details" and forget the network. Then add it back a new.



or from the drop down here:



I never had this issue using the quick start—


SET UP NEW SETUP —


Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support




Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Set up your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Turn on and set up iPhone

Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support




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