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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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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 22, 2014 11:49 AM in response to psychoo118

I'm happy to report that iOS 7.1.1 has also fixed the personal hotspot bug for me.


For reference, I have an iPhone 5 on Base, Belgium.


Carrier settings have also been updated from 16.0 to 16.1


Outstanding issues still to fix:

- unblocking of 4G for all Belgian operators

- enabling voicemail button for Base customers

(I still have to use my workaround of programming voicemail as a contact)


Back to Apple, it was interesing that Apple didn't admit in their 7.1.1 release notes that they fixed (or put back after complaints) the personal hotspot bug. They just slipped the fix in, just as they slip features out when it suits them!

Apr 22, 2014 1:19 PM in response to psychoo118

Finally(better late than never) Apple published iOS 7.1.1 which fixes our issue. I also upgraded and managed to tether my internet. Anyway I feel very sorry for those who were affected by this issue(because they need it for their job and/or studies) and I unterstand their reaction. But keep in mind that at least they fixed it, and we shouldn't blame Apple for unreal things(like they did it on purpose, even if any evidence says it was a bug). Keep using our iphones until we can 😉


Best regards,

psychoo11

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

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