iPhone hotspot rejects android connection.

All the switches are turned on. Maximize Compatibility on. Family sharing, etc.

In response to your comment I tested the connection with another Android device and it connects just fine. So the problem appears to be the tablet, not the phone. I'll try and update the thing, but it's a cheapo and I may be stuck with that issue on this particular device. Thank you for your time. Now at least I can be positive of where the problem is located.

I'll add to this discussion that the Android will connect just fine to anything else that I try. Windows 10 WiFi hotspot, no problem. An ethernet based WiFi extender that I have out in the workshop, no problem. So now I'm not sure which device is actually the culprit. What happens is the error occurs where the IP address assignment fails and I don't know if that a problem with the iPhone, or the Android's problem. My little Android Amazon music player connects to the iPhone just fine and has internet access via the iPhone's hotspot. The tablet just gets bumped off for whatever reason from the iPhone, even with Maximize Compatability turned on.

No VPN has ever been installed on any device that I own, both past and present. What I will say is that this particular tablet is an ultra-cheapo that I purchased from TEMU to be used as a Kindle tablet. Cost was only $50.00 and the hardware cannot play music or video without stuttering. It's only good for email, web browsing, email, etc that doesn't require a lot of computing power. It connects just fine to everything but my iPhone, and everything else I own connects without any issues to the iPhone, including an Android based Louran music player that is similer to an old iPod. That thing connects to everything, including the iPhone without any hesitation.

It's just this *bleeping* tablet that won't connect to the iPhone and there's one situation in my life where I kind of need that ability for convenience's sake and it's just not working. I haven't found a way to update the tablet and I'm kind of a Joe Sixpack when it comes to these things. Definately not a programmer here, LOL. Once again, thank you for your help. If I find the solution, I will most definately post it here.