Troubleshooting Mobile Hotspot Issues: Step-by-Step Guide

In this article, we will explore some of the best ways to troubleshoot the mobile hotspot issue in Windows 10.

Mobile hotspot allows you to share your mobile data connection with other devices, and is perfect for easy file sharing.
The mobile hotspot service can be launched from Settings, but many users reported mobile hotspot problems.
Error messages can appear because of outdated drivers or incorrect settings.

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Go to Search, type cmd, and open Command prompt as Administrator.
In the command line, type the following command and press Enter: netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Wait for the command to complete.
Restart your device.

Make sure that Cellular Data is turned off.
Turn off Wi-Fi
Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned off.
Disable other connections
If you have other connections enabled, remove them.
Turn off Bluetooth
Make sure that Bluetooth is turned off.
Uninstall the Mobile Hotspot App
Go to the App Store and uninstall the Mobile Hotspot app.
Re-install the Mobile Hotspot app
Go to the Apple App Store and re-install the Mobile Hotspot app.

Connect the phone to a reliable WiFi hotspot and check to see if that fixes the problem.
Restart phone
Sometimes a simple restart helps fix connectivity issues. So, restart the phone and check if it works.
Uninstall apps
Try uninstalling any third-party apps that you suspect are conflicting with the Mobile Hotspot feature.
Check settings
Check the Internet settings. Sometimes, mobile data/LTE settings are disabled. Try enabling mobile data/LTE and check if the WiFi Mobile Hotspot works.

Disconnect any external accessories from your mobile hotspot.
For example, remove the battery, cables, and any USB peripherals.
Try turning Mobile hotspot on and off
Check if restarting the device resolves the issue.

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