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Why can’t my iPad find my mobile hotspot until I go to personal hotspot tab on my iPhones settings app

I used to be able to just turn connect to my phones hotspot by going to the wifi tab on my iPad but now it can’t even find it until I go to the personal hotspot tab on my iPhone and it’s super annoying

Posted on May 8, 2023 1:55 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2023 6:37 AM

Have you correctly configured Auto Join Hotspot in iPad settings:

Settings > WiFi > Auto-Join Hotspot - set to Automatic


If set to Ask To Join, or Never, your iPad will not be able to automatically connect to your iPhone hotspot.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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May 8, 2023 6:37 AM in response to Taokaka

Have you correctly configured Auto Join Hotspot in iPad settings:

Settings > WiFi > Auto-Join Hotspot - set to Automatic


If set to Ask To Join, or Never, your iPad will not be able to automatically connect to your iPhone hotspot.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Why can’t my iPad find my mobile hotspot until I go to personal hotspot tab on my iPhones settings app

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