Atters64

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Q: Cannot connect my ipad to my iPhone 4S 3G hotspot !!

I have an iPhone 4S on Three network with unlimited data use and I cannot connect to my ipad using my phones personal hotspot.

I know it's nothing to do with data use age as my husband has the same phone and connects to his ipad mini instantly !

My phone connects to my Ipad but when I put in the password it just says unable to join.

Incidentally my ipad has a Vodaphone sim in it and mobile date was turned off !!

Please help

iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Jan 1, 2014 5:23 PM

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Q: Cannot connect my ipad to my iPhone 4S 3G hotspot !!

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by sberman,

sberman Jan 1, 2014 5:30 PM in response to Atters64
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Jan 1, 2014 5:30 PM in response to Atters64

Try turning on both WiFi and Bluetooth when connecting your iPad.
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by Atters64,

Atters64 Jan 1, 2014 7:15 PM in response to sberman
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Jan 1, 2014 7:15 PM in response to sberman

Thanks for your idea but sadly did not work
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by Texas Mac Man,

Texas Mac Man Jan 1, 2014 8:05 PM in response to Atters64
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Jan 1, 2014 8:05 PM in response to Atters64

iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4517

Use Bluetooth to tether your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
http://www.macworld.com/article/1159258/bluetooth_tethering.html

How to Connect an iPad to an iPhone Via Bluetooth Tethering
http://techtips.salon.com/connect-ipad-iphone-via-bluetooth-tethering-25472.html

 Cheers, Tom
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by lizdance40,

lizdance40 Jan 1, 2014 8:15 PM in response to Atters64
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Jan 1, 2014 8:15 PM in response to Atters64

Many cell carriers allow this option as an extra that you must activate. Check with your cell carrier to see if you can use your hot spot.

Because it says "unable to join" you may be entering the wrong passcode, or your hot spot is disabled by the carrier.
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