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How to turn off personal hotspot on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |
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As a new iPhone user, you may face difficulties while performing the most basic tasks on iPhone, this article will discuss how to turn off personal hotspots on iPhone. So no need to worry!

A hotspot shares your internet data with anyone who has access to your password. Internet is needed to perform almost every every task on smartphones be it iOS or android. You need an internet connection to use apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. You can use the internet by using your mobile data, wifi, or a friend’s hotspot.

How to Disable Hotspot on iPhone

Turn off Personal Hotspot on iPhone in 3 steps

Step-1 Open Settings App: In you're iPhone’s App Library look for the settings app. The settings app icon will look like the one indicated in the picture below. Tap on the app icon to open it.

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Step-2 Tap Personal Hotspot: In the settings menu scroll down to look for the Personal Hotspot option. Tap on the option.

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Step-3 Turn it Off: Now the page relating to all the hotspot settings will open up. In the Allow Others to Join option you will see a cursor that is green, this indicates that your hotspot is on.

Tap on the cursor to turn it off. Your hotspot will turn off automatically.

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FAQ

What is a mobile hotspot?

A hotspot is a physical point where people can access the internet. This can be a wifi router, WLAN, or your mobile.

When you turn on your mobile hotspot your smartphone uses the cellular data and in simple words turns into a wifi router. You can now easily connect other smartphones, laptops, or computers to your connection. You can connect more than one device to your hotspot.

Does iPhone Automatically Turn off Wifi?

If you've been sharing your mobile hotspot then you will notice that after some time it will turn off.

iPhone does turn off your hotspot after some time. There are a couple of reasons for this:

  • You have reached your data limit. If while sharing your hotspot you reach your data limit, iPhone will turn it off
  • You've set a timer. If you've set a timer on how long you can share your hotspot then it will be turned off
  • Low battery is another reason. If your battery drops below 20% then to iPhone will automatically turn off your hotspot

Can Siri Turn off my Hotspot?

Siri is the Artificial Intelligence that has been developed by Apple. It can perform multiple tasks that make your life a little bit easier while using your smartphone.

You can set Siri to be a male or a female voice, with different accents and languages. However, it can not turn on or turn off your hotspot, alternatively, it can open the page that helps you do so. It can perform other functions like:

  • Turn on/off your wifi
  • Send voice notes
  • Make calls
  • Turn off/on airplane mode
  • Play Music
  • Turn on/off Bluetooth
 

Can I use Google Maps while Sharing Hotspot on my iPhone?

You can use your phone smoothly while your hotspot is turned on. Turning on your hotspot does not hinder your other actions while using the phone.

You can use your Google Maps app on your iPhone while sharing a hotspot. You can easily perform all the functions like navigation, seeking direction, searching, or clearing recent searches on Maps. The only difference is that you will drain your data and battery a little more quicker.

How to Increase Data Limit for Hotspots on iPhone?

To increase the data limit firstly, you need to open the settings app and go to data settings. Under data settings, you can see your data limit and data usage.

If there is a limit set for your data you can increase that. This will automatically increase the limit for hotspot. You can also contact your data service provider to increase your data pack.

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