Fixed: Can’t Connect to iPhone Hotspot With Windows 11/10

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Can’t Connect to iPhone Hotspot With Windows :SIM cards give smartphones access to 4G or 5G networks that let them connect to the internet. A Wi-Fi connection is also possible. But it’s not the same for a laptop or desktop. For your PC to connect to the internet, you need either a Wi-Fi or a wired broadband connection.

What should you do to connect your laptop to the internet when you go somewhere without a network connection? It’s best to go to a hotspot. A hotspot is now a feature of many smartphones. If you have an iPhone, you can turn on Personal Hotspot to share its internet connection with other devices, like a laptop, that are close by.

But there are times when your laptop can’t connect to your iPhone’s hotspot. To be more specific, the hotspot is on, but the PC can’t see it. You might be able to find the hotspot but not be able to connect to it. What should you do if your iPhone’s hotspot doesn’t work? Try these things to figure out what’s wrong.

Fixed: Can’t Connect to iPhone Hotspot With Windows 11/10

Forget and Reconnect

Forget your iPhone’s hotspot and then reconnect by entering the password. Once you forget any Wi-Fi network on your Windows 11 device, it will remove all files and settings for that network. Here is how you can forget a Wi-Fi network:

1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom right corner of the taskbar.
2. Click on Manage Wi-Fi connections beside the Wi-Fi icon.
3. Right-click on your iPhone’s hotspot.
4. Click on Forget.

Run Windows Troubleshooter

1. Click on Start > Settings.
2. Click on System.
3. Scroll down and click on Troubleshoot and then on Other troubleshooters.
4. Scroll down and click on Run beside Network Adaptor.
5. Select Wi-Fi on the next screen and click on Next.
6. Windows troubleshooter will now reset your Network Adaptor settings to default.
7. Restart your device and check if Windows 11 is connecting with the iPhone hotspot

Network Reset Windows 11

1. Click on Start > Settings.
2. Click on Network and Internet.
3. Scroll down and click on Advanced Network Settings.
4. Click on Network Reset > Reset Now.

Reset Network Settings on iPhone

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Click on General.
3. Scroll down and click on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
4. Click on Reset.
5. Now select Reset Network Settings.
6. Your Apple device will now ask you to enter your passcode to confirm the reset.

Disable Low Data Mode on iPhone

The low data mode is a feature in iPhone that allows you to keep your data usage to a minimum and enhance the device’s battery life. Sometimes it can also lead to this error. Here is how you can turn off low data mode on your iPhone:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Click on Mobile Data.
3. Click on Mobile Data Options
4. Turn off Low Data Mode.

Reset Your iPhone and PC

On iPhone

1. Open Settings > General in your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and click on Reset iPhone.
3. Select Erase All Content and Settings and follow the instructions on-screen.

On Windows 11

1. Click on Start > Settings.
2. Scroll down and click on Recovery.
3. Click on Reset this PC and follow the instructions on-screen.

FAQ

Why won t my iPhone 11 hotspot connect to my laptop?

Go to Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS to turn Bluetooth off and on. You can turn Bluetooth off and on on your Mac by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar or clicking Bluetooth in Control Center. Select Settings on your PC, click the Bluetooth icon, and then turn Bluetooth off and on.

How do I connect my laptop to my Mobile Hotspot Windows 11?

Switch on Mobile Hotspot. Select Share my Internet Connection from, and then choose the connection you want to share. Choose between sharing your connection through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Select Edit.