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Changing my hotspot password doesn't require devices to enter new password.

Hi- I am using an iPhone 6 with the latest iOS. I use the personal hotspot quite often at coffee shops and I've realized (after letting a friend connect his computer to my hotspot) that changing the hotspot password on my phone does not prompt devices that previously connected to re-enter the new password. For example, if my original hotspot password was "FirstPassword" and I used it to connect, after changing the password to "SecondPassword" my Macbook simply gets disconnected from the Wifi connection but quickly reconnects without needing to enter the new password. I do know that the new password works because I CAN connect new devices using the new password. Does anyone have any suggestions so that I can prevent devices with the old password from connecting without needing the new password?

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on May 17, 2016 3:50 AM

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May 18, 2016 11:57 AM in response to evan3893

Hi evan3893,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! I'm sorry to hear that you are having these issues with your iPhone and the Personal Hotspot function. You may want to try the troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article helpful, in particular the option to Reset Network Settings:


Get help with Personal Hotspot in iOS - Apple Support


Regards

May 21, 2016 1:58 PM in response to evan3893

Hi evan3893,


Thanks again for using the Apple Support Community. I'm sorry to hear that the reset didn't resolve your issue. Given the nature of the issues you are describing and your current configuration, you may be better served by reaching out to one of Apple's other available resources for more direct assistance - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action



Regards

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