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MG321
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Q: I have no hotspot option available?

There is no hotspot option available for selection on my iPad 4 under settings or cellular date? I have searching the internet for 10 days to no avail!

iPad, iOS 6.0.1, IPad 4 3G

Posted on Feb 22, 2013 12:53 PM

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Q: I have no hotspot option available?

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  • by MG321,

    MG321 MG321 Feb 22, 2013 2:17 PM in response to Duxie123456
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    Feb 22, 2013 2:17 PM in response to Duxie123456

    Gheesh even doing that is complicated! Won't allow me to choose my own avatar pic only theirs?

  • by OriontheHunter,

    OriontheHunter OriontheHunter Feb 22, 2013 3:25 PM in response to MG321
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    Feb 22, 2013 3:25 PM in response to MG321

    Here are the instructions: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4517 If the hotspot option is not available the most likely reasons are: (1) the provider disabled it with their sim; (2) you need to update your iOs; or (3) you need to restart your iPad after updating your iOs and inserting a new sim.  Also, if the iPad is "locked" like a cell-phone, you may need to unlock it.

  • by rexfromkaikoura,

    rexfromkaikoura rexfromkaikoura Feb 22, 2013 6:43 PM in response to MG321
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    Feb 22, 2013 6:43 PM in response to MG321

    Confirm that your iOS device, computer, and wireless plan all meet the system requirements for Personal Hotspot.

    Verify that Personal Hotspot is enabled by tapping Settings > General > Cellular > Personal Hotspot.

    Verify the Internet connection on your iOS device by tapping Safari and loading a new webpage.

    If one connection type doesn't work, try another (for example, instead of connecting using Wi-Fi, try using USB or Bluetooth).

    Try disabling and reenabling Personal Hotspot from Settings > Personal Hotspot or Settings > General > Cellular > Personal Hotspot.

    Install the latest version of iOS. Tap Settings > General > Software Update.

    Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.q

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