Apple iPhone 5c (iOS8)

Apple iPhone 5c

I can't use my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot - Apple iPhone 5c (iOS8)

Cause 2 of 2: Your phone hasn't been correctly set up as a Wi-Fi hotspot

You can't use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot if your phone hasn't been set up correctly.

Solution: Set up your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 1 of 7

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 7

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Step 3 of 7

Turn on personal hotspot

Press the indicator next to"Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.

Step 4 of 7

Turn on personal hotspot

If you're asked to turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:
Press Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Step 5 of 7

Enter password for personal hotspot

Press Wi-Fi Password.

Step 6 of 7

Enter password for personal hotspot

Key in the required password and press Done.

Apple iPhone 5c (iOS8)
Step 7 of 7

Establish connection

Do the following on the device which is to connect to your personal hotspot:
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your phone on the list.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your phone.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

1 Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.
Press Personal Hotspot.

2 Turn on personal hotspot

Press the indicator next to"Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.
If you're asked to turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:
Press Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

3 Enter password for personal hotspot

Press Wi-Fi Password.
Key in the required password and press Done.

4 Establish connection

Do the following on the device which is to connect to your personal hotspot:
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your phone on the list.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your phone.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Apple iPhone 5c (iOS8)

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