iphone 15 18.4 version mobile hotspot not seen in windows 11

If the mobile Hotspot from an iPhone is not visible on a Windows computer, the issue could be due to multiple factors.

1. “Allow Others to Join” is not enabled — This setting must be turned on in the iPhone’s Personal Hotspot menu; otherwise, the network will remain hidden from other devices.
2. Device limit reached — Your mobile carrier may restrict the number of devices that can connect to the hotspot at the same time. If the limit has been reached, new devices (like your Windows PC) will not see or be able to join the network.
3. Network band or compatibility issues — Some Windows devices may have trouble detecting certain hotspot frequency bands (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz). Switching the iPhone’s hotspot band in Settings → Personal Hotspot → Maximize Compatibility can help.
4. Temporary network glitches — Restarting both devices or toggling Airplane Mode off and on can refresh the connection and make the hotspot visible.

Try updating to iOS 18.6.

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Updating with a a Computer:

Is the Mobile Hotspot a must-take step, when installing this update. Only the latest iOS version would install, when updating. So, try updating your iPhone from the PC. See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

Apple has indicated that iOS updates are worldwide, so if you are unable to update to iOS 18.6......there is a reason. We assume that you are not running any kind of VPN on your iPhone.

Work your way through this Apple Support document and report on your results:

If your iPhone or iPad won't updateApple SupportOfficial Apple Support › en-us

You are incorrect, iOS 18.6 is universal, there is not a different version for India.

What? I am from India and have updated all my devices, iPhones and iPads, to iOS 18.6.