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psychoo118 Author

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iOS 7.1 Personal Hotspot APN settings won't save on iPhone 4

Hello,

I am facing a problem, which would be great to resolve. Since I updated to iOS 7.1 I can't set APN setttings for Personal Hotspot in my iPhone. If I go to Settings -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Settings, and I set the APNs(for data+mms) and i go back to save the freshly set APN settings then it saves, but if I touch any fields in the "Personal Hotspot" section (even focusing) and I go back the same way any changed value won't save (e.g. I also change data APN). In the menu "Cellular" there is an option for personal tethering where it just keeps loading and after a ehile it becomes an available option, but if I click on it it displays an error message like: "...contact: Carrier". So I tried everything, I reset my network settings, did 3 full restore(via iTunes, in recovery mode and DFU too). Then finally I downgraded to iOS 6.1.2 and guess what, it started working.. Then I thought it repaired some settings bug which burned in my device and I restored 7.1 in DFU. Now it is not working again. I need the help of community since I need hotspot tethering so hard everyday for my job. Thanks in advance!

Péter Józsa

iPhone 4, iOS 7.1

Posted on Mar 11, 2014 12:35 AM

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555gallardo

Level 1

5 points

Posted on Mar 11, 2014 1:20 AM

Same problem here! Updated iPhone 4 16GB to iOS 7.1 and now i can't use a personal hotspot anymore!

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Apr 12, 2014 7:12 AM in response to philgblau

if I call the sat explaining the case and your number .....

I will change my iphone.? Free?

I doubt it .....

highly impossible

Sueconil

Level 1

4 points

Apr 12, 2014 7:29 AM in response to psychoo118

I have the same problem and can not conect my macbook pro to my iphone due to ios7.1.

I am in Spain and need it for work. My carrier is Simyo.

Please Apple fix it¡¡¡¡

Sueconil

Level 1

4 points

Apr 12, 2014 8:31 AM in response to Eugene.kiev

My carrier in Spain does not block thetering and it does not work

Apr 13, 2014 1:03 AM in response to psychoo118

Same problem in Israel with Golan Telecom. No more personal hotspot after 7.1 update. Currently on hold for tech support.

Apr 13, 2014 10:19 AM in response to Defraudao

@Defraudao

I don't know about you, but I got mine replaced with a new iPhone4 with iOS7.02 which now works perfectly with Simyo.

Apr 14, 2014 4:54 AM in response to philgblau

there's no sign of light at the end of the tunnel.....

Apr 14, 2014 7:16 AM in response to NBS2013

Hello, any news from Apple Support?

danardi

Level 1

28 points

Apr 14, 2014 11:06 AM in response to psychoo118

a true story.. 😮

Apr 14, 2014 11:52 AM in response to psychoo118

Luckily, I had a spare phone and didn't keep it up to date, so it's running iOS 6. Tethers beautifully. Works fine. Does everything I want it to do.

I live in Vietnam and London and travel constantly. I paid full price for a phone I could switch SIMS in. My carriers in both countries allows tethering and gave me the settings. But iOS 7.1 would not save them.

It should concern Apple that, having pulled this stunt with iOS7.1, iPhone owners will be very, very hesitant to update their operating system in the future for fear they will find that Apple has clawed back yet some other utility they have grown to depend on.

Ultimately, it will inhibit their ability to implement new technology and keep ahead of their competitors.

I do hope their 'special relationship' with US telephony providers is worth what they've done to their reputation as innovators.

Apr 15, 2014 2:59 AM in response to psychoo118

the 7.1.1 beta ??????

Pmsn

Level 1

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Apr 15, 2014 4:43 AM in response to psychoo118

Any update on when 7.1.1 will be available?

Apr 15, 2014 7:50 AM in response to psychoo118

Well my power button just stopped working.. couldnt get any better..

Apr 15, 2014 11:46 AM in response to psychoo118

We are hostage to this situation: apple is extorting "unofficial" carriers to sign agreements (money, obviously), or does not support tethering. Simply.

The question is: how much money means changing the bad image that is giving APPEL?

NBS2013

Level 1

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Apr 15, 2014 12:03 PM in response to psychoo118

On March 19th I issued a bug report about this problem caused by iOS7 and it has now been closed by Apple saying it is a duplicated bug report. Not any other word, no explanation or status of the bug.

jpopo

Level 1

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Apr 16, 2014 6:12 PM in response to psychoo118

This worked for me!!! (saw this from a prior discussion)

al5555

TS2756 Re: Missing my personal hotspot

Mar 3, 2014 4:49 PM (in response to Hooishengjie)

I have finally found a solution that works for me.

To use my iphone (4s) as a hotspot and connect to my ipad (3) :

ipad settings: Cell Data OFF Wifi OFF Bluetooth ON.

iphone settings: Cell Data ON. Bluetooth ON. Personal hotspot ON. Wifi OFF (in that order)

I can connect the ipad to the iphone's hotspot using bluetooth and it works with no interruptions.

I am able to close down all apps on my iphone (including settings) and turn off the screen. The hotspot keeps broadcasting a signal.

A bit of a pain, but it works every time for me and has never disconnected.

Too bad Apple can't seem to come up with a fix!!

iOS 7.1 Personal Hotspot APN settings won't save on iPhone 4