{"id":22055,"date":"2024-12-13T21:09:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T21:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=22055"},"modified":"2025-10-15T23:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T23:39:35","slug":"fix-mobile-hotspot-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-mobile-hotspot-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy to Do: How to Fix Mobile Hotspot Not Working on Windows 10\/11, Android, and iPhone Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is your hotspot not working ? This shouldn\u2019t disrupt your workflow. This guide offers comprehensive yet easy fixes to resolving the problem on your Windows PCs, Android, and iPhone devices.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll cut through the technical jargons and give you actionable steps to avoid wasting your time. With that said, let\u2019s start.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix a Hotspot Not Working on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>For Windows 10 and 11 users, this section is for you. Go through the various methods outlined below and carefully implement them:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Before you start implementing the steps below, check if the problem is only occurring on your PC or phone or with other devices too. If it\u2019s happening only on a single device, the problem could be from that device and not the mobile hotspot. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 1: Make sure the wireless adapter is enabled<\/h3>\n<p>If your hotspot is not showing up on your laptop, you may have forgotten to enable it. Just to be sure, follow the steps below to verify if it\u2019s turned on:<\/p>\n<p><b>For Windows 10\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type <code>ncpa.cpl <\/code> in the search results and click on it to open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-1.png\" alt=\"ncpa.cpl\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check your wireless adapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2.png\" alt=\"Check your wireless adapter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If it\u2019s turned off, right-click it and select <i>Enable<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-3.png\" alt=\"Enable\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, start your mobile hotspot to see if it\u2019s working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>For Windows 11<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Windows + I<\/code> to open the <em>Settings<\/em> window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <i>Network &amp; internet <\/i> and check if the toggle beside <i>Mobile hotspot <\/i> is enabled. If not, click on it to activate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-4.png\" alt=\"Network &amp; internet\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 2: Confirm that your system supports Hosted Network<\/h3>\n<p>Hosted Network is a component that allows you to create a mobile hotspot on your computer. If your system doesn\u2019t support the infrastructure, you won\u2019t be able to share your internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to check if your system supports the feature. The steps below work on both Windows 10 and 11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use the <code>Windows logo key + S<\/code> keyboard combo to open the search box.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>cmd  <\/code>or <code>command prompt <\/code> once the search bar opens. Then, select <i>Run as administrator <\/i> from the right-side menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-5.png\" alt=\"Command Prompt admin\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the <em>Command Prompt<\/em> opens, type <i>netsh wlan show driver <\/i>and hit <code>Enter<\/code><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to <i>Hosted network supported <\/i> and check if it says <i>Yes <\/i> or <i>No <\/i>. If it\u2019s <i>Yes <\/i>, you\u2019re safe. However, if it\u2019s <i>No <\/i>, it means your wireless adapter doesn\u2019t support the feature. Unfortunately, this is a hardware limitation, and there\u2019s no software to fix it. The only solution is to change your adapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-6.png\" alt=\"Hosted network supported\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 3: Run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p>The Network Adapter Troubleshooter is a built-in utility that looks out for and resolves issues plaguing the network adapter. The program will disable the adapter, enable it, and restart some services related to the network connection.<\/p>\n<p>These steps will show you how to run it:<\/p>\n<p><b>On Windows 10<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <em>Settings<\/em> and click on <i>Update &amp; Security. <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-7.png\" alt=\"Update &amp; Security\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head to the left pane of the next window and click on <i>Troubleshoot<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then select <i>Additional troubleshooters <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-8.png\" alt=\"Additional troubleshooters\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to the <i>Find and fix other problems <\/i> section and choose <i>Network Adapter. <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-9.png\" alt=\"Network Adapter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, click on <i>Run the troubleshooter<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-11.png\" alt=\"Run the troubleshooter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Allow the tool to search for problems and apply fixes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also run the Incoming Connections Troubleshooter and check if that helps. <b>For Windows 11\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Windows + I<\/code> to open the <em>Settings<\/em> window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From there, go to <i>System <\/i>and select <i>Troubleshoot<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-12.png\" alt=\"Allow the tool to search for problems and apply fixes\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, click on <i>Other troubleshooters<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-13-1.png\" alt=\"Other troubleshooters\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down to <i>Network Adapter <\/i> and click <i>Run<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-14-1.png\" alt=\"Network adapter Run\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If this doesn\u2019t work, move to the next solution.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: Enable Microsoft virtual adapters<\/h3>\n<p>The Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter is a component that allows your computer to share its internet connection with other devices.<\/p>\n<p>The adapter is often hidden, so you won\u2019t see it when you open the Device Manager unless you turn on the \u201cShow hidden devices\u201d feature. Sometimes, there are two virtual adapters.<\/p>\n<p>If your adapter is turned off, your system can\u2019t serve as a mobile hotspot. In some situations, you have to reset all your adapters by disabling and enabling them to get them to work.<\/p>\n<p>These steps will show you what to do. Keep in mind that this works on both Windows 10 and 11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>device manager <\/code> in the search bar and click on it to open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-15.png\" alt=\"Device Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the <em>Device Manager<\/em> window appears, go to the top of the page, click on <i>View <\/i>, and then click on <i>Show hidden devices <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-16.png\" alt=\"Show hidden devices\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, go to the <i>Network adapters <\/i> section and expand it. Right-click on <i>Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter <\/i> and click on <i>Disable device <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-17.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click it again and click on <i>Enable device <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-18.png\" alt=\"Enable\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If there\u2019s another virtual adapter, disable it and then re-enable it as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After that, try turning on your computer\u2019s mobile hotspot.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 5: Enable the internet connection sharing service<\/h3>\n<p>If the mobile hotspot is not working, it may be because the Internet Connection Sharing service is turned off or set to Manual. It\u2019s also possible that the service is stuck, even if its status says \u201cRunning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, turn it off, set it to Automatic, turn it back on, then check if your system can share its internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the steps you should follow:<\/p>\n<p><b>For Windows 10<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on the taskbar and click on <i>Task Manager <\/i>. You can also press the <code>Ctrl, Shift, and Esc<\/code> buttons at the same time to launch the <em>Task Manager<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <i>Services <\/i>tab and click on <i>Open Services <\/i> at the bottom of the window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-19.png\" alt=\"Open Services\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you see the <i>Services <\/i>application, head to the <i> Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) <\/i> service and double-click it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-20.png\" alt=\"Internet Connection Sharing\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the <i>Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Properties <\/i> dialog window opens, click on <i>Stop <\/i> if the service is currently running.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-21.png\" alt=\"Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, select <i>Automatic <\/i>in the <i>Startup type <\/i> drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-22.png\" alt=\"Startup type\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, click <i>Start <\/i>again, select <i>Apply <\/i>, and click <i>OK <\/i>to save the settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the h otspot is still not workin g, the next method may resolve the problem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Windows 11 also follows the same process but with slight changes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <em>Task Manager<\/em> and click on <i>Services<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>Then search for <i>SharedAccess <\/i> or <i>Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li>When you find it, right-click and select <i>Open Services <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From there, you can follow the steps I\u2019ve already gone through above.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 6: Update your network adapter driver<\/h3>\n<p>Your network adapter communicates with the operating system through its driver. So, if the hotspot is not showing up, it may be an indication that the adapter\u2019s driver is damaged or out of date.<\/p>\n<p>Installing the latest version of the driver should resolve the problem. Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-driver-updater-update-your-drivers\/\">how to update your drivers <\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Device Manager<\/em>, go to the <i>Network adapters <\/i> section, and expand it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, right-click on your network adapter and select <i>Uninstall device <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-24.png\" alt=\"Uninstall device\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Since you\u2019re installing the updated version from scratch, check the box beside <i>Attempt to remove the driver for this device <\/i> once the confirmation dialog pops up. Click on <i>Uninstall <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-25.png\" alt=\"Attempt to remove the driver for this device\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your computer. This will automatically reinstall the driver. You can check to see if you\u2019re still experiencing the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native left\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">If updating your network adapter via the Device Manager doesn\u2019t solve the issue, you might need a more reliable tool to handle it for you. <a href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> Auslogics Driver Updater is a safe and effective solution that automatically detects outdated or damaged drives and installs the latest versions for you.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s always compatible with your system.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group left\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 7: Temporarily disable your firewall program<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a chance that your firewall program is preventing you from using your mobile hotspot. You can try turning off the firewall and restarting the mobile hotspot.<\/p>\n<p>To turn off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-firewall-settings-in-windows-10-pc\/\">Windows Defender Firewall<\/a>, follow these steps on both Windows 10 and 11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head to the right side of the taskbar, where you\u2019ll find the date and time display.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then click on <i>Windows Security <\/i>. If you can\u2019t find it on the taskbar, click on the <i>Show hidden icons <\/i> arrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-26.png\" alt=\"Show hidden icons\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After <em>Windows Security<\/em> opens, click on <i>Firewall &amp; network protection<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-27.png\" alt=\"Firewall &amp; network protection\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once it appears, go to the bottom of the window and click on <i>Restore firewalls to default<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-28.png\" alt=\"Restore firewalls to default\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After that, click <i>Restore defaults <\/i>when the window opens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-29.png\" alt=\"Restore defaults\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Confirm your choice and try starting your mobile hotspot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-30.png\" alt=\"Confirm your choice and try starting your mobile hotspot\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the problem doesn\u2019t go away, go to the <i>Firewall &amp; network protection <\/i> window and select <i>Domain network<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-31.png\" alt=\"Domain network\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Turn off <i>Microsoft Defender Firewall <\/i> on the following page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-32.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Defender Firewall\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head back to the <i>Firewall &amp; network protection <\/i> page and click on <i>Private network<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-33.png\" alt=\"Private network\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Turn off <i>Microsoft Defender Firewall <\/i> once the <i>Private network <\/i> page opens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-34.png\" alt=\"Private network\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, click on <i>Public network <\/i> in the <i>Firewall &amp; network protection <\/i>interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-35.png\" alt=\"Firewall &amp; network protection\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Turn off <i>Microsoft Defender Firewall <\/i> for it as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-36.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Defender Firewall off\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Now, try starting the mobile hotspot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If Windows Defender Firewall is the cause of the problem, you should head to Windows Update and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">install the latest security updates <\/a> for your system. If you use a third-party firewall program, update or replace it. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 8: Delete the HostedNetworkSettings registry entry<\/h3>\n<p>Some users managed to get their mobile hotspots to work again by removing the entry from the system registry. You can use the Registry Editor to apply this fix.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Note that the system registry is sensitive, and you could cause severe damage to your operating system if you make a misstep. You can play things safe by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-windows-10-registry\/\">backing up your registry <\/a> before you begin. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to delete the HostedNetworkSettings registry entry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Run<\/em> dialog window by tapping the <code>Windows logo and R<\/code> keyboard buttons. Then, type <code>regedit <\/code> and hit the <code>Enter<\/code> key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-37.png\" alt=\"regedit\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Head to the left pane, and then expand <i>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE<\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-38.png\" alt=\"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click <i>SYSTEM <\/i>and expand <i>CurrentControlSet <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-39.png\" alt=\"CurrentControlSet\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, go to <i>Services <\/i>and search for <i>WlanSvc <\/i>. When you find it, double-click and select <i>Parameters <\/i>. You\u2019ll find <i>HostedNetworkSettings <\/i>on the right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-40.png\" alt=\"HostedNetworkSettings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on the <i>HostedNetworkSettings <\/i>entry and select <i>Delete<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-41.png\" alt=\"HostedNetworkSettings delete\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Restart your computer to see if the h otspot is now showing up on your laptop.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 9: Perform a clean boot<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, the startup applications can conflict with other Windows services. If the h otspot is not showing u p, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/perform-clean-boot-windows-10\/\">performing a clean boot <\/a> by disabling them might fix the problem. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Run dialog window and type <code>msconfig <\/code>. Then, press <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-42.png\" alt=\"msconfig\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Service <\/i> tab, and select the <i>Hide all Microsoft services <\/i> box. Then, click <i>Disable all<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-43.png\" alt=\"Hide all Microsoft services\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, select the <i>Startup <\/i>tab and choose <i>Open Task Manager<\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-44.png\" alt=\"Open Task Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go through each program under <i>Startup apps <\/i>and select <i>Disable <\/i>. Do that for all the programs in that tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-45.png\" alt=\"Startup apps disable\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Close the <em>Task Manager<\/em> to go back to the <i>System Configuration <\/i> window and select <i>OK<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 10: Reset network settings<\/h3>\n<p>Maybe you installed some programs that changed your network settings, which has resulted in your mobile hotspot not working. Let\u2019s restore the network to its original settings to see if that fixes the issue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Command Prompt<\/em> with administrative privileges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-46.png\" alt=\"Command Prompt admin\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type the following commands one after the other and press <code>Enter<\/code>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">netsh int ip reset<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-47.png\" alt=\"netsh int ip reset\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">netsh winsock reset<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-48.png\" alt=\"netsh winsock reset\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Fix a Hotspot Not Showing Up on Your iPhone and Android Devices<\/h2>\n<p>Is your Android or iPhone hotspot not working? Here is what Auslogics experts recommend that you do. Keep in mind that these methods are effective when your mobile data is working but the hotspot is not working.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The steps for the Android devices are based on general methods since there are varying types of Android phones and each is somewhat different. But you should be able to follow the steps, regardless of the Android version you use. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table style=\"height: 335px;\" width=\"872\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Solutions<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>iPhone<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Android<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Restart your phone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Press Home + Sleep\/Wake until the Apple logo appears<\/td>\n<td>Hold the Power button &gt; Tap <i>Restart\/Reboot <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ensure internet works<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Check <i>Cellular Data <\/i> in Settings<\/td>\n<td>Verify <i>Mobile data <\/i> in Settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Turn off battery saver mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Go to <i>Settings &gt; Battery &gt; <\/i>Toggle off <i>Low Power Mode <\/i><\/td>\n<td>Open <i>Settings &gt; Battery <\/i> &gt; Toggle off <i>Power saving mode <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Enable hotspot and data<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; Cellular Data <\/i> &gt; Toggle on <i>Allow Others to Join <\/i> under <i>Personal Hotspot <\/i><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; Connections <\/i> &gt; Enable <i>Mobile data <\/i> and <i>Hotspot <\/i> under <i>Hotspot &amp; tethering <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Switch off\/on Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Toggle Wi-Fi off\/on via Settings or Control Center<\/td>\n<td>Use Quick Settings to toggle Wi-Fi off\/on<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Change hotspot bandwidth<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; Personal Hotspot <\/i> &gt; Toggle on <i>Maximise Compatibility <\/i> for 2.4 GHz support<\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; Hotspot settings <\/i> &gt; Select <i>2.4 GHz <\/i> under <i>AP Band <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Update carrier settings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; General &gt; About <\/i> &gt; Check for updates<\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; About phone (or System &gt; About phone) About phone <\/i> &gt; Look for <i>Software update <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Update your phone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update <\/i> &gt; <i>Download and Install <\/i> if available<\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; About phone <\/i> &gt; Tap <i>Check for updates <\/i> and install<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Delete APN certificates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; General &gt; VPN &amp; Device Management <\/i> &gt; Delete profiles<\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; Mobile networks &gt; APNs <\/i> &gt; Delete or reset profiles to default<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reset network settings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; General &gt; Transfer or Reset iPhone <\/i> &gt; Choose <i>Reset Network Settings <\/i><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; System &gt; Reset <\/i> <i>options <\/i> &gt; Select <i>Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and Bluetooth <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reset your phone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; General &gt; Reset <\/i> &gt; Tap <i>Reset All Settings <\/i><\/td>\n<td><i>Settings &gt; Backup &amp; reset <\/i> &gt; Choose <i>Factory data reset <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 1: Restart your phone<\/h3>\n<p>Restarting your device is a simple troubleshooting tip that may work if there are minor glitches.<\/p>\n<p>Restart your phone, and after it, check if the mobile hotspot is working again.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 2: Make sure your internet connection is working<\/h3>\n<p>Check your phone\u2019s settings app to see if your cellular network is enabled. If it\u2019s on, check your internet connection to make sure that poor or slow reception isn\u2019t the issue. Another thing to check is to verify that you haven\u2019t exceeded your data limit for the month.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 3: Turn off power-saving mode<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, disabling the power-saving mode can do the trick. Go to your settings menu and disable this feature if it\u2019s turned on. The easiest way is to pull down the notification shade and tap on the power-saving mode feature. It should work for both iPhone and Android devices.<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have it at your Control Center:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>Battery <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Toggle off <i>Low Power Mode <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.13.07\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your iPhone, open Settings and tap on Battery; then toggle off Low Power Mode\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Android\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <i>Settings <\/i>and tap on <i>Battery. <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Turn off the power-saving mode ( <i>Battery saver <\/i> in this case).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.15.22\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your Android phone, open Settings and tap on Battery; then turn off the power-saving mode\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 4: Enable both the personal hotspot and mobile data<\/h3>\n<p>If you turn on the cellular data without enabling the mobile hotspot, your iPhone hotspot won\u2019t work. Here\u2019s how to activate both options:<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head to <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>Cellular\/Mobile Data<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, toggle on <i>Mobile Data<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.20.16\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your iPhone, toggle on Mobile Data\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Following that, go back to the <em>Settings<\/em> menu and tap on <i>Personal Hotspot<\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Finally, toggle on <i>Allow Others to Join <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.26.02\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Personal Hotspot and toggle on Allow Others to Join\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You may have to toggle the <i>Allow Others to Join <\/i> option off and on to resolve the issue.\u00a0 <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Android\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your <em>Settings<\/em> and select <i>Connections <\/i>or <i> Network &amp; internet<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap on the <i>Mobile data <\/i>or <i>Cellular data <\/i> option and toggle it on.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go back to Settings, select <i>Hotspot &amp; tethering <\/i> or <i>Mobile\/Portable hotspot <\/i>, and turn it on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-1.15.08\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"On your Android phone, go to Mobile data and toggle on Personal Hotspot\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can also toggle the <i>Allow other devices to connect <\/i> option off and on to refresh the connection. This may help resolve the issue with your p hone hotspot not workin g. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 5: Turn off your phone\u2019s Wi-Fi and turn it on again<\/h3>\n<p>Bugs in the system can also be the reason why your phone hotspot is not working. Just to be clear, your device\u2019s Wi-Fi is usually not the problem, but on rare occasions, it can be. So, switch it off and back on again and check if that corrects the issue.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 6: Change the hotspot bandwidth<\/h3>\n<p>Modern devices are currently using 5 GHz Wi-Fi signals to boost their network speed, but this may pose a problem for older devices. Luckily, you can switch to a 2.4 GHz bandwidth to see if that fixes your mobile hotspot not working.<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your <em>Settings <\/em>, then go to <i>Personal Hotspot<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Toggle on <i>Maximise Compatibility<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.33.14\u202fAM.png\" alt=\" Toggle on Maximize Compatibility on your iPhone\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Android\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>Wi-Fi hotspot<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <i>Hotspot settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, tap on <i>AP Band <\/i> and select <em>2.4 GHz Band<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.40.29\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your Android phone, tap on Wi-Fi hotspot; then select 2.4 GHz Band\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 7: Update the carrier settings<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re not aware, your carrier or phone company releases a new version of the settings from time to time that help your device work better on their network. Now, it doesn\u2019t happen often, but it could be the cause of your phone hotspot not working.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to check it (but first, make sure your phone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection):<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head to <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>General <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap on <i>About <\/i>. If there\u2019s any update, it\u2019ll display here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.44.41\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your iPhone, go to the About section\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Android\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">First, connect to your Wi-Fi or cellular data.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>About phone <\/i> (or <i>System &gt; About phone <\/i>).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Look for <i>Software update <\/i> and tap on it to download and install any updates, if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.47.44\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On Android, go to Software update\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 8: Update your phone to the latest version<\/h3>\n<p>Both Android and iOS have issues, like bugs that need fixing. You can update your phone to the current version and see if that fixes whatever is causing your mobile hotspot to not work. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>General <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <i>Software Update <\/i> and check if there\u2019s any update available. If so, download and install it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.52.32\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your iPhone, go to General and click Software Update\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Android<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your <em>Settings<\/em> menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap on <i>About phone <\/i> and then on <i>Check for updates <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-10.53.47\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your Android phone, click Check for Updates\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If there are any, download and install them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fix 9: Delete APN certificates<\/h3>\n<p>This option only works for some users, especially those outside the U.S. If you installed any APN certificates to permit your iPhone to work with specific cellular networks, deleting them might fix your problem with the hotspot not working.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The steps below are for iOS 17 and later; the steps are quite different from earlier versions because Apple has removed <i>Profiles <\/i> from the <i>General <\/i> section. The newer iOS versions don\u2019t have digital certificates, including identities, under <i>Profiles <\/i>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>General <\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and tap on <i>VPN &amp; Device Management <\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap on the profile you want to remove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-11.00.50\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your iPhone, go to VPN &amp; Device Management\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Tap on <i>Remove Profile <\/i> to end the process. You may have to enter your iPhone passcode to confirm the action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>If your iPhone has iOS 16 and lower, go to <i>Settings &gt; General &gt; Profiles <\/i>, and select the profile you want to delete.<\/p>\n<p>H owever, remember that if you don\u2019t have profiles or certificates on your iPhone, you won\u2019t see the <i>Profiles <\/i>or <i>VPN &amp; Device Management <\/i> option in the <i>General <\/i>settings. Essentially, it means the APN certificate is not the reason your hotspot is not working. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p><b>For Android<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Settings<\/em> and go to <i>Network &amp; internet <\/i> or <i>Connections <\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap on <i>Mobile networks <\/i> and choose <i>APNs <\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Search for any custom APN profiles, tap on them, and select <i>Delete APN <\/i>or <i>Reset to default <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-11.05.47\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your Android phone, select Delete APN or Reset to default\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 10: Reset network settings<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to resolve the issue with your phone hotspot not working is by resetting your network settings. If none of the solutions I\u2019ve already talked about haven\u2019t worked for you, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>General<\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go down and tap on the <i>Transfer or Reset iPhone <\/i>option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose <i>Reset Network Settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-11.11.49\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your iPhone, go to Reset Network Settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You can now check to see if your hotspot is working.<\/p>\n<p><b>For Android\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Settings<\/em> and go to <i>System <\/i>. Then, tap on <i>Reset options <\/i>. You can also just type <code>Reset <\/code> in the Settings search bar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap on <i>Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and Bluetooth <\/i> (the option name may be different from one device to another).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-11.17.20\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your Android phone, go to Reset Network Settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Confirm the password and wait for the process to complete.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After it\u2019s complete, reconfigure your hotspot settings and see if it\u2019s working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fix 11: Reset your phone<\/h3>\n<p>The last solution is to reset your phone. If this doesn\u2019t work, you may have to contact an expert to have a professional look. Here\u2019s how to reset your phone:<\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhone\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head to <em>Settings<\/em> and tap on <i>General<\/i>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, go to <i>Transfer or Reset iPhone <\/i> and tap on <i>Reset<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lastly, select <i>Reset All Settings<\/i>. This will reset your iPhone\u2019s settings to their default without deleting your data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-11.52.41\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"On your iPhone, click Reset All Settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Android\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <em>Settings<\/em>. <i>\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <i>Back up and reset\/restore<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap on <i>Factory reset<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-12.15.34\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"On your Android phone, go to Factory Reset\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <i>Reset device <\/i> and select <i>Erase everything<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\">Some users have claimed that logging out of your iCloud or Google account can fix your m obile hotspot not workin g. There\u2019s no specific reason why this should work, but it\u2019s worth trying. So, sign out of your account and log back in and see if that fixes the problem. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>Why Isn\u2019t My Hotspot Working?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s quickly go through the reasons why your hotspot does not work. Or, in the case of mobile devices, why your mobile data is working but the hotspot is not working. Here is a table comparison to make things easier:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table style=\"height: 308px;\" width=\"868\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Reason<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>iPhone\/Android<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Power-saving mode is enabled<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Applies when low power mode or battery saver disables connectivity features like hotspots<\/td>\n<td>Same thing occurs here: power-saving mode may restrict background processes or limit hotspot performances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Outdated or corrupted network driver<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Network drivers may need updating to ensure proper interaction with network hardware<\/td>\n<td>This doesn\u2019t work here; phone firmware generally manages these automatically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Service interruptions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Temporary outages from the network provider can impact hotspot functionality<\/td>\n<td>Same applies to iPhones and Androids: network maintenance or congestion can cause issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Critical network services are disabled<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Certain background services are important, so it shouldn\u2019t be disabled, for example, WLAN AutoConfig must be enabled for hotspots on Windows<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable here<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>DNS settings are not correct<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Misconfigured DNS settings can prevent hotspot connections<\/td>\n<td>Similar issues may occur; resetting network settings or using alternate DNS (e.g., Google: 8.8.8.8) can help<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hotspot connection limit is reached<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Windows hotspots have a connection limit; exceeding it prevents new devices from connecting<\/td>\n<td>Phones also have device limits for connected users; disconnecting unused devices can resolve the issue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is disabled<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ICS service must be enabled for hotspots to function<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable to phones, as they use built-in connection-sharing capabilities rather than ICS services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Hotspot Not Showing Up: Fixed<\/h2>\n<p>By now, you\u2019ve probably noticed that the solutions to the issue of your mobile hotspot not working are straightforward, if you know where to look. Go through the guide and implement the fixes. And remember to check basic things like entering the correct password or checking the device limits.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s a hardware problem, contact a professional to look into it for you. If you have any suggestions or tips, go ahead and let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why won\u2019t my iPhone work as a hotspot?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThere may be poor network coverage, incorrect settings, or software bugs causing this problem. Make sure the mobile data is active and your carrier supports hotspot functionality. You can also restart your device and update your iOS if that fixes the problem.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why does my mobile data work but not my hotspot?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe problem could be with the device\u2019s configurations, like an incorrect password or hotspot being disabled in Settings. There may also be limitations with the services or network issues. Check your plan details and check if the hotspot is enabled.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why won\u2019t my hotspot connect to my laptop?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThere are several reasons for this. Maybe you entered the wrong password. If that is not the case, your Wi-Fi drivers may be outdated, or there may be interference from other networks. Check all these issues to see whether that fixes the problem of your mobile hotspot not working.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I reset my mobile hotspot?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tTurn your mobile hotspot on and off. If the issue persists, restart your phone or reset your network settings. This will clear saved configurations and fix any stubborn connectivity problems.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The solutions to fixing a mobile hotspot not working are generally straightforward and user-friendly. We\u2019ll give you a quick rundown on how to resolve the problem in a few minutes. 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