In this article, we will explain the Wi-Fi Hotspot feature in Android mobile. We will also list 6 methods to troubleshoot the Hotspot not working issue on Android smartphones.
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Have no idea about mobile Wi-Fi hotspots? Let us explain.
Your Android mobile has a Wi-Fi hotspot feature that allows you to share the cellular data connection with other devices nearby over a Wi-Fi network. So you can easily share your phone’s network with your computers, laptops, other mobile devices.
Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots may come in handy during our work-from-home scenario or in other situations when we don’t have access to Wi-Fi.
However, Wi-Fi hotspots are not very reliable as they tend to malfunction at any time. But troubleshooting it is not a very tough task. If your Wi-Fi hotspot stops functioning suddenly, you can try the following hacks to troubleshoot it.
Let’s see how to fix the Hotspot not working issue in Android smartphones quickly.
Enable and then Disable Airplane Mode
The most straightforward trick to troubleshoot any issues with the internet connection on mobile is to enable and disable Airplane mode on your Smartphone.
Here’s how you can enable and disable the Airplane mode on your Smartphone:
- Swipe down the Android mobile screen to access the Notification Center.
- Tap the Airplane Mode button. This will turn off all the network connections on your mobile.
- Now wait for some time and enable the Airplane mode again.
- Now go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & Tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot and try enabling the Mobile Hotspot. It should work fine now.
Check Mobile Data
After the first step, it is also recommended to check whether the mobile data is working fine in your Android mobile.
Hence, head to the notification panel and tap the mobile data option to enable cellular data.
Now see if there are good network coverage bars in the network icons. If not, it means you are experiencing some issues in the mobile network, so you should wait for some time and try again.
Disable Battery Saver mode
Android’s battery saver mode preserves the mobile battery by disabling the apps not currently in use. As expected, the battery saver mode also interferes with your mobile’s Wi-Fi hotspot. So it is better to disable the battery saver mode when using Hotspot.
- Head to the Settings app and access the battery settings.
- Choose a battery saver and tap the ‘Turn off now’ option.
Disable Data Saver Mode
Data saver mode restricts mobile data usage by preventing the apps from using the data in the background. This is done so that you don’t spend more data than you should.
So there are chances that the data saver mode is restricting the Wi-Fi hotspot functioning. So it is recommended to turn off Data Saver Mode. Here’s how:
- Go to the Settings app on your Smartphone.
- Tap ‘Network & Internet’> Data Saver and disable the toggle next to it.
Disable VPN settings
If you have enabled VPN on your Android mobile, it is likely to mess up with the network and cause issues with the mobile Hotspot. Hence we would recommend turning it off. Let’ see how:
- Head the Settings app on your Android mobile.
- Now navigate through Network & internet > Advanced > VPN. Now remove any irrelevant VPN configurations.
- After this, enable the mobile Hotspot and try connecting other devices to it.
Increase the mobile data limit
Android lets you restrict the data usage for a billing period so that you do not end up spending more data than intended. If you reach your data limit, your Android Smartphone will turn off the mobile data, and you won’t be able to use it anymore.
So it is recommended to set a higher data usage limit, and you can modify it from the Android settings. Let’s do it:
- Head to the Settings app on your Android Smartphone.
- Now tap Connections> Data Usage Menu > Mobile Data Usage.
- Next, tap the Settings icon beside the billing cycle menu.
- Finally, tap the Data Limit and increase the data usage limit so that the mobile data is not automatically turned off.
Conclusion
These are some of the quick fixes that you can try when you encounter issues with Wi-Fi hotspots on your Android phone. One of the above tricks will surely solve the issue. Which of the above method worked for you? Let us know in the comments.
