Hotspot only discoverable after launching hotspot settings

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Hotspot only discoverable after launching hotspot settings

Hello community!

Me and a couple of friends are in a trip, and we all baught one data package, for 15GB (only option given to us)

I have an iPhone 6S, using iOS 10 Public beta (not sure if it is iOS 10 problem or not), so I said I will just open a hotspot for them 24/7 and they will connect.

When trying to connect to a Wi-fi network from their android phones, they don't see my network, unless I just go into "Personal Hotspot" - doesnt turn on or off, just go to that page in settings.

Both my Wifi & Bluetooth are on, so I am not sure why every time I try to connect from their phones, I have to go back into settings and press on the personal hotspot tab to be discovereable..

Hope you guys now what I need to do, because this is driving me mad!

Thanks!

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jul 15, 2016 10:21 PM

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Answer 1

ADAMdotK

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551 points

Jul 16, 2016 2:06 AM in response to Amit Moryossef

It's been like that since I can remember. Not sure if that's a feature or a bug tho. But it's probably some battery saving thing.

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Answer 2

whosjose

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164 points

Jul 16, 2016 2:06 AM in response to Amit Moryossef

At the end of the day, your provider must allow hotspot for iPhones.

Since day one, if your provider allows you to hotspot you need to enter into the tab and then have your devices connect. The phone is still usable, but you must leave it open for other devices to connect. Once the other devices are connected you can leave it running in the background without any issues.

IMO this is all for security.

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Answer 3

Jul 16, 2016 2:06 AM in response to ADAMdotK

Thanks... Do you know any way around it?

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Answer 4

Jul 16, 2016 2:17 AM in response to whosjose

Thanks... Do you know any way around it? So we can all use it?

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Answer 5

whosjose

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164 points

Jul 16, 2016 9:27 PM in response to Amit Moryossef

What do you mean?

If the current cellular service includes hotspot capabilities, you would not have any problem on enabling it and having other devices connect and gain access to the internet.

Share your Internet connection with Personal Hotspot - Apple Support

Get help with Personal Hotspot in iOS - Apple Support

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Answer 6

Jul 17, 2016 4:30 AM in response to whosjose

I mean I dont want to go to the menu every time, because a friend got out of range, or went to the toilet or something

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Answer 7

whosjose

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164 points

Jul 17, 2016 7:32 PM in response to Amit Moryossef

No, there is not a workaround for iOS9. I'm not sure on iOS10.

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