当您无法访问某个位置的任何 WI-FI 连接时,热点可以派上用场。如果您的 WI-FI 连接中断,您可以轻松地要求某人让您访问 Internet 连接。同样,您可以在笔记本电脑上使用设备的蜂窝数据通过移动热点连接到互联网连接。但是,有时您设备的移动热点无法使用或无法连接到移动热点。当您正在执行一些重要任务并且无法连接到您的移动热点时,这可能是一个问题。因此,为了帮助您,我们提供了一份指南,您可以按照该指南 修复无法在 Android 上运行的 Mobile Hotspot(fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android)。
如何修复移动热点无法在 Android 上运行(How to Fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android)
移动热点无法在 Android 上运行的原因(Reason behind Mobile Hotspot not working on Android)
您的移动热点无法在您的Android(Android)设备上运行可能有多种原因。一些常见的原因可能如下:
- 可能存在网络连接问题。只有当您的设备上有良好的网络时,您设备的热点才会起作用。
- 您的设备上可能没有蜂窝数据包,并且您可能必须购买蜂窝数据包才能使用热点。
- 您可能正在使用省电模式,这可能会禁用您设备上的热点。
- 您可能需要在您的设备上激活移动数据才能使用热点功能。
这些可能是移动热点无法在您的设备上正常工作的一些原因。
我们列出了所有可能的解决方案,以修复无法在您的Android设备上正常工作的移动热点。
方法 1:检查移动互联网连接和设备的网络(Method 1: Check Mobile Internet Connection and the Networks of your device)
如果您的移动热点无法正常工作,您应该做的第一件事是检查您的蜂窝数据是否正常工作(check if your cellular data is working or not)。此外,请检查您的设备上是否获得了正确的网络信号。(check if you are getting proper network signals on your device.)
要检查您的蜂窝数据是否正常工作,您可以浏览网络上的内容或使用需要互联网连接的应用程序。
方法 2:在您的设备上启用移动热点(Method 2: Enable Mobile Hotspot on your device)
如果您想在笔记本电脑或任何其他设备上使用移动热点,您必须确保启用Android设备的移动热点。请按照以下步骤启用您的移动热点。
1. 前往您的 Android 设备的设置(Settings),然后根据您的手机型号点击便携式热点(Portable hotspot)或移动热点。(Mobile hotspot)
2. 最后,打开便携式热点(Portable hotspot)或移动热点(Mobile hotspot)旁边的切换开关。
方法3:重启设备(Method 3: Restart your device)
要 修复无法在 Android 上运行的移动热点(fix the Mobile Hotspot not working on Android),您可以尝试重新启动两台设备。您希望从中共享热点的设备和接收设备。要重新启动设备,请按住(press and hold)设备的电源按钮(power button),然后点击重新启动(Restart)。
重新启动设备后,您可以检查此方法是否能够修复您的移动热点。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何检查您的手机是否支持 4G Volte?(How To Check If Your Phone Supports 4G Volte?)
方法四:在接收设备上重启 Wi-Fi (Method 4: Restart Wi-Fi on the receiving device )
如果您尝试将您的设备从另一台设备连接到热点,但该设备连接未显示在您的 Wi-Fi 连接列表中。然后,在这种情况下,要修复 Android Wi-Fi Hotspot 无法正常工作的(fix Android Wi-Fi Hotspot is not working )问题,您可以尝试重新启动Wi-Fi。请按照(Follow)以下步骤操作。
打开设备上的设置(Settings),然后转到Wi-Fi或网络和互联网(Network and internet)部分。关闭(Turn off)Wi-Fi旁边的切换开关,然后再次打开Wi-Fi旁边的切换开关。
我们希望,将您的 Wi-Fi 打开然后关闭(OFF)将解决您设备上的移动热点问题。
方法 5:检查您是否有有效的移动数据计划(Method 5: Check whether you have an Active Mobile Data Plan)
有时,如果设备上没有活动的移动数据计划,您可能会在共享热点或连接到其他人的移动热点时遇到问题。
因此,为确保移动热点正常工作,请检查设备上的活动移动数据计划(check the active mobile data plan on the device)。此外,如果您超过每日互联网使用限制(if you exceed your daily internet usage limit),您将无法共享您的移动热点。要查看您的移动数据包和当天的余额数据,您可以按照以下步骤操作:
1. 第一步是检查您设备上的移动数据包类型。为此,您可以拨打或发送信息到您的移动网络运营商提供的号码(you can dial or send a message to the number that your mobile network operator provides)。例如,对于Airtel移动网络运营商,您可以拨打*123#,或者对于 JIO,您可以使用JIO应用程序了解您的数据包详细信息。
2.在检查设备上可用的数据包后,您必须检查您是否超过每日限制。为此,请前往您设备的设置(Setting)并转到“连接和共享(Connection and sharing)”。
3. 点击数据使用(Data usage)。在这里,您将能够查看当天的数据使用情况。(you will be able to see your data usage for the day.)
如果您有一个有效的数据计划,那么您可以按照下一个方法 修复 Mobile Hotspot 在 Android 上不起作用(fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android)。
方法六:连接手机热点时输入正确密码(Method 6: Enter the Correct Password while connecting to the Mobile Hotspot)
大多数用户面临的常见问题是在连接到热点连接时输入错误的密码。如果您输入了错误的密码,您可能不得不忘记网络连接并再次输入正确的密码来修复Wi-Fi 热点(Wi-Fi Hotspot)无法正常工作的问题。
1. 打开设备上的设置(Settings),然后点击Wi-Fi或网络和互联网(Network and internet),具体取决于您的手机。
2. 现在,点击您要连接的热点网络,然后选择“( hotspot network)忘记网络(Forget network)”。
3.最后,您可以点击热点网络(hotspot network)并输入正确的密码以连接您的设备(type the correct password to connect your device)。
就是这样; 您可以检查是否可以在其他设备上连接到热点网络。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何增强 Android 手机上的 Wi-Fi 信号(How to Boost Wi-Fi signal on Android Phone)
方法 7:将频段从 5GHz 更改为 2.4GHz(Method 7: Change Frequency Band from 5GHz to 2.4GHz)
大多数 Android 设备允许用户加入或创建 5GHz 热点频段,以通过无线连接实现更快的数据传输。
但是,许多Android设备不支持 5GHz 频段。因此,如果您尝试将 5GHz 频段的热点共享给可能不支持 5GHz 频段的另一台设备,则您的热点连接将在接收设备上不可见。
在这种情况下,您可以随时将频段从 5GHz 更改为 2.4GHz,(change the frequency band from 5GHz to 2.4GHz,)因为每个带有Wi-Fi的设备都支持 2GHz 频段。请按照以下步骤更改设备上的频段:
1. 打开设备上的设置(Settings),然后点击便携式热点(Portable hotspot)或网络和互联网(Network and internet),具体取决于您的手机。
2. 现在,转到Wi-Fi 热点(Wi-Fi hotspot)并前往高级(Advanced)选项卡。一些用户会在“设置便携式热点(Set up portable hotspot)”下找到频段选项。
3. 最后,您可以点击“选择 AP 频段(Select AP band)”并从5.0 GHz 切换到 2.4 GHz(5.0 GHz to 2.4 GHz)。
更改设备上的频段后,您可以检查此方法是否能够 修复 Hotspot 无法在 Android 上运行的问题。 (fix Hotspot not working on Android issue. )
方法八:清除缓存数据(Method 8: Clear Cache data)
有时,清除缓存数据可以帮助您修复无法在Android设备上运行的移动热点。如果以上方法都不适合您,您可以尝试清除设备上的缓存文件(try to clear the cache files on your device)。但是,对于某些用户而言,此方法可能有点复杂,因为您需要在恢复模式下重新启动设备(this method can be a bit complex for some users as you need to restart your device in recovery mode)。请按照以下步骤操作此方法。
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按住(Press and hold)音量调高(volume up)和设备的电源键(Power key)按钮。
- 现在,您的设备将以恢复模式(Recovery mode)重新启动。
- 进入恢复模式后,前往擦除和重置(Wipe and Reset)选项。(使用音量键上下滚动,电源键确认选择(Use the Volume button to scroll up and down and the Power button to Confirm the selection))
- 现在选择擦除缓存数据(Wipe cache data )选项以清除缓存数据。一切就绪(Set),重启(Reboot)手机
方法 9:在您的设备上禁用省电模式(Method 9: Disable Battery Saving on your device)
当您在设备上启用省电功能时,您可能无法使用移动热点。省电(Battery)模式是节省和保存设备电池电量的一项重要功能。但是,此功能可能会阻止您使用热点。以下是通过禁用省电模式来修复移动热点(Mobile Hotspot)无法在Android上运行的方法:(Android)
1. 打开设备上的设置(Settings),然后点击电池和性能(Battery and performance)或省电(Battery Saver)选项。
2. 最后,关闭(turn off the toggle)省电(Battery saver)模式旁边的开关以禁用该模式。
现在,检查您的移动热点是否正常工作。如果没有,您可以尝试下一种方法。
方法 10:检查更新(Method 10: Check for Updates)
确保(Make)您的手机是最新的新版本更新。有时,如果您使用旧版本,您可能会遇到连接或共享移动热点的问题。因此,要检查您的设备是否是最新的,您可以按照以下步骤操作。
1. 在您的设备上打开设置(Settings),然后转到关于手机(About phone)部分。
2. 点击系统更新(System update )并检查更新( Check for updates )以查看您的设备是否有可用的更新。
方法11:创建没有密码保护的开放网络(Method 11: Create an Open Network without password protection)
要 修复移动热点无法在 Android 上运行(fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android),您可以通过删除密码创建一个开放的热点网络。热点网络共享允许您设置密码,以便只有您或与您共享密码的用户可以连接到您的无线热点网络。但是,如果您无法连接到您的移动热点,那么您可以尝试取消密码保护。按照以下步骤创建开放网络:
1. 打开设备的设置(Settings)并前往便携式热点(Portable hotspot)或网络和互联网(Network and internet)部分。
2. 点击设置便携式热点(Set up portable hotspot)或移动热点(Mobile hotspot ),然后点击安全(Security)并从WPA2 PSK切换到“无”。( ‘None.)'
创建开放网络后,重新启动您的移动热点并尝试连接您的设备(restart your mobile hotspot and try to connect your device)。如果您可以连接到开放网络,您可以为您的移动热点设置一个新密码,以防止随机用户使用它。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何在 Android 上查找 Wi-Fi 密码(How To Find Wi-Fi Password On Android)
方法 12:禁用“自动关闭热点”(Method 12: Disable ‘Turn off Hotspot automatically’)
大多数 Android 设备都具有在未连接设备或接收设备进入睡眠模式时自动关闭热点的功能。即使您重新启动接收设备,您的 Android 设备也可能会自动关闭热点。(Hotspot)因此,要修复 Android Wi-Fi Hotspot is not working 错误(fix Android Wi-Fi Hotspot is not working error),您可以按照以下步骤禁用该功能:
1. 在您的设备上打开设置(Settings),然后转到网络和互联网(Network and internet)或便携式热点(Portable hotspot)。
2. 最后,关闭“自动关闭热点(Turn off hotspot automatically)”旁边的开关。
当您禁用此功能时,即使没有连接任何设备,您的热点也将保持活动状态。
方法 13:使用蓝牙网络共享(Method 13: Use Bluetooth Tethering)
如果您的移动热点无法正常工作,您可以随时使用蓝牙(Bluetooth)网络共享与其他设备共享您的移动数据。Android设备带有内置的蓝牙(Bluetooth)网络共享功能,允许用户通过蓝牙(Bluetooth)共享手机的蜂窝数据。因此,要修复移动热点无法正常工作的问题(fix Mobile Hotspot not working issue),您可以使用替代蓝牙(Bluetooth)网络共享方法。
1. 前往您设备上的设置(Settings)并打开连接和共享(Connection and sharing)选项卡。
2. 最后,打开(turn on the toggle)蓝牙网络共享(Bluetooth tethering)旁边的开关。
就是这样; 通过蓝牙(Bluetooth)将您的其他设备连接到您手机的蜂窝数据。
方法 14:尝试重置 Wi-Fi、移动和蓝牙设置(Method 14: Try to reset Wi-Fi, Mobile and Bluetooth Settings)
如果您无法找出设备上移动热点无法正常工作的原因,您可以重置设备的Wi-Fi、移动和蓝牙(Bluetooth)设置。Android智能手机允许用户重置特定的 Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)、移动和蓝牙(Bluetooth)设置,而不是重置整个手机。
1. 在您的设备上打开设置(Settings),然后转到连接和共享。(Connection and sharing.)一些用户可能必须打开系统设置(System Settings)并前往高级(Advanced)选项卡才能访问重置选项。
2. 在连接和共享(Connection and sharing)下,点击重置 Wi-Fi、手机和蓝牙(Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, & Bluetooth)。
3. 最后,从屏幕底部选择重置设置。(Reset settings)
在您的Android设备重置您的Wi-Fi、移动数据和蓝牙(Bluetooth)设置后,您可以设置热点连接并检查您是否可以连接或共享无线网络。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何在 Android 上轻松共享 Wi-Fi 密码(How to Easily Share Wi-Fi Passwords on Android)
方法 15:强制停止并清除设置应用程序的存储 (Method 15: Force Stop and Clear Storage of the Settings app )
这种方法对许多用户都有效,他们能够修复Mobile Hotspot not working on Android错误:
1.第一步是强制停止设置(Settings)应用程序。为此,请前往您设备的“设置”(Settings)并前往“应用(Apps)”部分。
2. 点击管理应用程序(Manage apps)并从列表中 找到设置应用程序,然后点击屏幕底部的(Settings)强制停止(Force stop)。
3.强制停止(Force stop)应用程序后,屏幕将关闭。( the screen will close down.)
4. 现在,重复上述步骤并打开“应用(Apps)”部分下的“设置”(Settings)应用。
5. 在应用信息部分下,点击存储(Storage)。
6. 最后,从屏幕底部选择清除数据以清除存储。(Clear data)
尝试将您的移动热点与您的设备连接,看看此方法是否可以修复您设备上的移动热点错误。
方法16:检查连接设备的限制 (Method 16: Check the Limit of Connected Devices )
您可以检查设备上允许使用移动热点的设备数量。如果您将限制设置为 1 或 2 并尝试将第三台设备连接到您的移动热点,您将无法使用无线热点网络。请按照以下步骤检查允许连接到您的移动热点的设备数量:
1. 在您的设备上打开设置(Settings),然后点击便携式热点(Portable hotspot)或网络和互联网( Network and internet)。
2. 点击已连接的设备( Connected devices) ,然后点击已连接设备的限制(Limit of connected devices)以检查允许访问您的移动热点的设备数量。
方法 17:禁用智能网络开关或 Wi-Fi 助手(Method 17: Disable the Smart Network Switch or Wi-Fi assistant)
某些Android设备带有智能网络切换选项,可在 Wi-Fi 连接不稳定时自动切换到您的移动数据。此功能可能会导致连接问题,这可能是您的移动热点无法正常工作的原因。因此,要修复热点无法在安卓(Android)手机上运行的问题,您可以按照以下步骤禁用智能网络开关:
1. 在您的设备上打开设置(Settings),然后点击Wi-Fi。
2. 向下滚动并打开附加设置(Additional settings)。一些用户会在屏幕右上角看到“更多”选项。(More)
3. 点击Wi-Fi 助手(Wi-Fi assistant)或智能网络开关,关闭(turn off the toggle next)Wi(Wi-Fi) -Fi助手或智能(Smart)网络开关旁边 的开关。
禁用此功能后,您可以尝试将移动热点连接到您的设备。(you can try to connect your mobile hotspot to your device.)
方法 18:将设备重置为出厂设置(Method 18: Reset the Device to Factory Settings)
如果以上方法均无效,您可以将设备恢复出厂设置。当您将设备重置为出厂设置时,您的所有设备设置都将设置为默认设置,您将丢失设备上的所有数据。因此(Therefore),在您继续使用此方法之前,我们建议您保留所有照片、联系人、视频和其他重要文件(backup of all your photos, contacts, videos, and other important files)的备份。请按照以下步骤将您的设备恢复出厂设置。
1. 前往您设备的设置(Settings),然后转到关于手机(About phone)部分。
2. 点击备份和重置,(Backup and reset) 然后向下滚动并点击擦除所有数据(恢复出厂设置)(Erase all data (factory reset))。
3. 最后,点击屏幕底部的重置手机并(Reset phone)输入密码(enter your password)进行确认。
方法 19:将您的设备带到维修中心 (Method 19: Take your Device to the Repair Center )
最后,如果您无法找出手机热点的问题,您可以将手机带到维修中心。可能存在一些可能需要立即关注的重大问题。因此,最好将手机带到维修中心。( it is always better to take your phone to the repair center.)
常见问题 (FAQ)(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs))
Q1。为什么我的热点无法工作?(Q1. Why won’t my Hotspot work?)
如果您的热点无法在您的设备上运行,则您可能没有数据包,或者您可能已超出移动数据的每日限制。另一个原因可能是您设备上的网络信号不佳。
Q2。为什么 Android Wi-Fi 热点无法正常工作?(Q2. Why is the Android Wi-Fi Hotspot not working?)
为确保您的移动热点正常工作,请确保您打开设备上的热点和接收设备上的Wi-Fi 。在连接到 Android Wi-Fi 热点(Wi-Fi hotspot)时,您还必须注意输入正确的密码。
Q3。为什么我的热点无法在 Android 上运行?(Q3. Why is my Hotspot not working on Android?)
您的热点无法在您的Android(Android)设备上运行可能有多种原因。确保启用设备的热点和接收设备上的Wi-Fi 。您还可以重新启动热点或设备以修复Mobile Hotspot无法在Android上运行。
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我们希望本指南对您有所帮助,并且您能够 修复无法解决 Android 问题的移动热点(fix mobile hotspot not working on Android issue)。如果您对本文仍有任何疑问,请随时在评论部分提出。
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Reason behind Mobile Hotspot not working on Android
There can be several reasons why your mobile hotspot is not working on your Android device. Some of the common reasons could be as follows:
- There may be a network connection problem. The hotspot of your device will only work when you have a good network on your device.
- You may not have a cellular data pack on your device, and you may have to buy a cellular data package to use your hotspot.
- You may be using the battery-saving mode, which may disable the hotspot on your device.
- You may have to activate mobile data on your device to use the hotspot feature.
These can be some reasons behind the mobile hotspot not working properly on your device.
We are listing down all the possible solutions to fix the mobile hotspot not working properly on your Android device.
Method 1: Check Mobile Internet Connection and the Networks of your device
The first thing that you should do if your mobile hotspot is not working properly is to check if your cellular data is working or not. Also, check if you are getting proper network signals on your device.
To check whether your cellular data is working properly or not, you can browse something on the web or use the apps that require an internet connection.
Method 2: Enable Mobile Hotspot on your device
If you wish to use your mobile hotspot on your laptop or any other device, you have to ensure that you enable the mobile hotspot of your Android device. Follow these steps to enable your mobile hotspot.
1. Head to the Settings of your Android device and tap on Portable hotspot or Mobile hotspot depending upon your phone model.
2. Finally, turn on the toggle next to the Portable hotspot or Mobile hotspot.
Method 3: Restart your device
To fix the Mobile Hotspot not working on Android, you can try to restart both devices. The device from where you wish to share the hotspot and the receiving device. To restart your device, press and hold your device’s power button and tap on Restart.
After restarting your device, you can check if this method was able to fix your mobile hotspot.
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Method 4: Restart Wi-Fi on the receiving device
If you are trying to connect your device to the hotspot from another device, but the device connection is not showing in your Wi-Fi connection list. Then, in this situation, to fix Android Wi-Fi Hotspot is not working issue, you can try to restart your Wi-Fi. Follow these steps.
Open Settings on your device and go to the Wi-Fi or Network and internet section. Turn off the toggle next to Wi-Fi and again, turn on the toggle next to Wi-Fi.
We hope, turning your Wi-Fi ON and then OFF will fix the mobile hotspot problem on your device.
Method 5: Check whether you have an Active Mobile Data Plan
Sometimes, you may face issues while sharing your hotspot or connecting to someone else’s mobile hotspot if there is no active mobile data plan on the device.
Therefore, to ensure proper working of the mobile hotspot, check the active mobile data plan on the device. Moreover, you will not be able to share your mobile hotspot if you exceed your daily internet usage limit. To check your mobile data pack and the balance data for the day, you can follow these steps:
1. The first step is to check the type of mobile data pack on your device. For this, you can dial or send a message to the number that your mobile network operator provides. For example, for Airtel mobile network operator, you can dial *123#, or for JIO, you can use the JIO app to know your data pack details.
2. After checking the available data pack on your device, you have to check whether you have exceeded the daily limit. For this, head to the Settings of your device and go to ‘Connection and sharing.’
3. Tap on Data usage. Here, you will be able to see your data usage for the day.
If you have an active data plan, then you can follow the next method to fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android.
Method 6: Enter the Correct Password while connecting to the Mobile Hotspot
The common problem that most users face is typing the wrong password while connecting to a hotspot connection. If you type an incorrect password, you may have to forget the network connection and again type the correct password to fix Wi-Fi Hotspot is not working issue.
1. Open Settings on your device and tap on Wi-Fi or Network and internet, depending upon your phone.
2. Now, tap on the hotspot network that you wish to connect to and select ‘Forget network.’
3. Finally, you can tap on the hotspot network and type the correct password to connect your device.
That’s it; you can check if you can connect to your hotspot network on your other device.
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Method 7: Change Frequency Band from 5GHz to 2.4GHz
Most Android devices allow users to join or create a 5GHz hotspot frequency band to enable faster data transmission over the wireless connection.
However, many Android devices do not support the 5GHz frequency band. Therefore, if you are trying to share your hotspot with a 5GHz frequency band to another device that may not support the 5GHz frequency band, then your hotspot connection will not be visible on the receiving device.
In such a situation, you can always change the frequency band from 5GHz to 2.4GHz, as every device with Wi-Fi supports a 2GHz frequency band. Follow these steps to change the frequency band on your device:
1. Open Settings on your device and tap on the Portable hotspot or Network and internet, depending upon your phone.
2. Now, go to the Wi-Fi hotspot and head to the Advanced tab. Some users will find the frequency band option under ‘Set up portable hotspot.’
3. Finally, you can tap on ‘Select AP band‘ and switch from 5.0 GHz to 2.4 GHz.
Once you change the frequency band on your device, you can check if this method was able to fix Hotspot not working on Android issue.
Method 8: Clear Cache data
Sometimes, clearing your cache data can help you fix your mobile hotspot not working on your Android device. If none of the above methods work for you, you can try to clear the cache files on your device. However, this method can be a bit complex for some users as you need to restart your device in recovery mode. Follow these steps for this method.
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Press and hold the volume up and the Power key button of your device.
- Now, your device will restart in Recovery mode.
- Once in recovery mode, head to the Wipe and Reset option. (Use the Volume button to scroll up and down and the Power button to Confirm the selection)
- Now choose the Wipe cache data option to clear the cache data. All Set, Reboot your Phone
Method 9: Disable Battery Saving on your device
When you enable battery saving on your device, you may not be able to use your mobile hotspot. Battery saving mode is a great feature to save and conserve the battery level of your device. However, this feature may prevent you from using your hotspot. Here is how you can fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android by disabling the battery-saving mode:
1. Open Settings on your device and tap on Battery and performance or the Battery Saver option.
2. Finally, turn off the toggle next to the Battery saver to disable the mode.
Now, check whether your mobile hotspot is working or not. If not, you can try out the next method.
Method 10: Check for Updates
Make sure that your phone is up to date with the new version updates. Sometimes, you may face issues connecting or sharing your mobile hotspot if you are using the old version. Therefore, to check whether your device is up to date, you can follow these steps.
1. Open Settings on your device and go to the About phone section.
2. Tap on System update and Check for updates to see if there are any updates available for your device.
Method 11: Create an Open Network without password protection
To fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android, you can create an open hotspot network by removing the password. hotspot tethering allows you to set a password so that only you or the users with whom you share your password can connect to your wireless hotspot network. However, if you are unable to connect with your mobile hotspot, then you can try to remove the password protection. Follow these steps to create an open network:
1. Open Settings of your device and head to Portable hotspot or Network and internet section.
2. Tap on Set up portable hotspot or Mobile hotspot then tap on Security and switch from WPA2 PSK to ‘None.‘
After creating an open network, restart your mobile hotspot and try to connect your device. If you can connect to the open network, you can set up a new password for your mobile hotspot to prevent random users from using it.
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Method 12: Disable ‘Turn off Hotspot automatically’
Most Android devices come with the feature that automatically turns off the hotspot when no devices are connected or when the receiving devices go into sleep mode. Your Android device may automatically turn off the Hotspot, even when you restart the receiving device. Therefore, to fix Android Wi-Fi Hotspot is not working error, you can follow these steps to disable the feature:
1. Open Settings on your device and go to Network and internet or Portable hotspot.
2. Finally, turn off the toggle next to ‘Turn off hotspot automatically.’
When you disable this feature, your hotspot will remain active even when no device is connected.
Method 13: Use Bluetooth Tethering
If your mobile hotspot is not working, you can always use Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile data with other devices. Android devices come with an inbuilt Bluetooth tethering feature that allows users to share the mobile’s cellular data via Bluetooth. Therefore, to fix Mobile Hotspot not working issue, you can use the alternative Bluetooth tethering method.
1. Head to the Settings on your device and open the Connection and sharing tab.
2. Finally, turn on the toggle next to Bluetooth tethering.
That’s it; connect your other device to your mobile’s cellular data via Bluetooth.
Method 14: Try to reset Wi-Fi, Mobile and Bluetooth Settings
If you cannot figure out the reason behind the mobile hotspot not working properly on your device, you can reset the Wi-Fi, mobile and Bluetooth settings of your device. Android smartphones allow users to reset specific Wi-Fi, mobile, and Bluetooth settings instead of resetting your entire phone.
1. Open Settings on your device and go to Connection and sharing. Some users may have to open System Settings and head to the Advanced tab to access the reset options.
2. Under Connection and sharing, tap on Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, & Bluetooth.
3. Finally, select Reset settings from the bottom of the screen.
Once your Android device reset your Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings, you can set up your hotspot connection and check whether you can connect or share the wireless network.
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Method 15: Force Stop and Clear Storage of the Settings app
This method has worked for many users, and they were able to fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android error:
1. The first step is to force stop the Settings app. For this, head to the Settings of your device and go to the Apps section.
2. Tap on Manage apps and locate the Settings app from the list and tap on Force stop from the bottom of the screen.
3. After you Force stop the app, the screen will close down.
4. Now, repeat the same above steps and open the Settings app under the Apps section.
5. Under the app info section, tap on Storage.
6. Finally, select Clear data from the bottom of the screen to clear the storage.
Try to connect your mobile hotspot with your device to see if this method could fix the mobile hotspot error on your device.
Method 16: Check the Limit of Connected Devices
You can check the number of devices allowed on your device to use the mobile hotspot. If you set the limit to 1 or 2 and try to connect the third device to your mobile hotspot, you will not be able to use the wireless hotspot network. Follow these steps to check the number of devices allowed to connect to your mobile hotspot:
1. Open Settings on your device and tap on a Portable hotspot or Network and internet.
2. Tap on Connected devices then tap on Limit of connected devices to check the number of devices allowed to access your mobile hotspot.
Method 17: Disable the Smart Network Switch or Wi-Fi assistant
Some Android devices come with a smart network switch option that automatically switches to your mobile data if the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. This feature may cause connectivity issues, and it might be the reason why your mobile hotspot is not working correctly. Therefore, to fix hotspot not working on Android phone, you can disable the smart network switch by following these steps:
1. Open Settings on your device and tap on Wi-Fi.
2. Scroll down and open the Additional settings. Some users will have the ‘More‘ option at the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on the Wi-Fi assistant or smart network switch and turn off the toggle next to the Wi-Fi assistant or Smart network switch.
After you disable this feature, you can try to connect your mobile hotspot to your device.
Method 18: Reset the Device to Factory Settings
If none of the above methods are working, you can reset your device to factory settings. When you reset the device to factory settings, all your device settings will be set to default, and you will lose all the data on your device. Therefore, before you proceed with this method, we recommend keeping a backup of all your photos, contacts, videos, and other important files. Follow these steps to factory reset your device.
1. Head to the Settings of your device and go to the About phone section.
2. Tap on Backup and reset then scroll down and tap on Erase all data (factory reset).
3. Finally, tap on Reset phone from the bottom of the screen and enter your password to confirm.
Method 19: Take your Device to the Repair Center
At last, you can take your mobile to a repair center if you cannot figure out the problem with your mobile hotspot. There can be some significant problems that may require immediate attention. Therefore, it is always better to take your phone to the repair center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why won’t my Hotspot work?
If your hotspot is not working on your device, you may not have a data pack, or you may have surpassed the daily limit of your mobile data. Another reason may be the poor network signals on your device.
Q2. Why is the Android Wi-Fi Hotspot not working?
To ensure your mobile hotspot properly working, ensure that you turn on the hotspot on your device and the Wi-Fi on the receiving device. You must also take care of typing the correct password while connecting to an Android Wi-Fi hotspot.
Q3. Why is my Hotspot not working on Android?
There may be several reasons why your hotspot is not working on your Android device. Make sure you enable the hotspot of your device and the Wi-Fi on the receiving device. You can also restart your hotspot or your device to fix Mobile Hotspot not working on Android.
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We hope that this guide was helpful and you were able to fix mobile hotspot not working on Android issue. If you still have any queries regarding this article, then feel free to ask them in the comments section.