Apple iPhone 5s (iOS8)

Apple iPhone 5s

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

Cause 1 of 2: The wrong password is entered on the device you want to connect from.

The password used on your phone needs to entered on the device you want to connect from.

Solution: Enter the correct password.

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 5s (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 5s (iOS8)

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