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thelookingglass

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Apr 27, 2005
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Not clear from the presentation or the website whether the new personal hotspot feature is exclusive to just the new iPad or not? Any ideas?
 

paulcdb

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Jan 24, 2009
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doesn't look like, just updated and no sign.

not that i'd use it, i have it on the phone!
 

thelookingglass

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Apr 27, 2005
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doesn't look like, just updated and no sign.

not that i'd use it, i have it on the phone!

I can't stand using it on the phone. Turns bad battery life even worse! Plus my data plan on the iPad is a bit more generous and cheaper than on the iPhone.
 

pixartia.com

macrumors member
Mar 21, 2011
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Saint-Malo
Dear all,

to resolve this problem you should complete following steps:

1. Download operators list from here - http://iphonediags.apple.com/version.xml
2. Look for most modern profile of your operator (looks like http://appldnld.appl...xxxx.ipcc). Then copy URL of this profile and paste it into address bar of your browser to download it.
3. Download this profile (ipcc file)
4. Close iTunes if it's opened and running
5. Open Terminal
6. Put and execute following command: defaults write com.apple.itunes carrier-testing -bool true
7. Close Terminal
8. Connect your new iPad via cable
9. Run iTunes
10. Press and hold option key while clicking "Check for Update"
11. In dialog window point to the downloaded ipcc file (downloaded on step 3)
12. Wait until synchronization will be completed.
13. Disconnect iPad
14. Reboot iPad
15. On the iPad open Settings > General > Network >
16. Switch on the Personal Hotspot setting
17. Personal Hotspot should appear in Settings and should function normally.
18. Enjoy your life!

Good luck!!!
:)
 

Arelunde

macrumors 6502a
Jul 6, 2011
980
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CA Central Coast
The personal hotspot is just that and, as I understand it, up to 5 devices can connect to it with Vz. I use a bluetooth connecion AND KEEP MY iPHONE plugged in to a power source while using it. It's very fast, faster than my DSL! However, there is a 2 GB limit with Vz's $20/month hotspot plan. But for occasional travel, it's well worth it.
 

apollo1444

macrumors 65816
Jul 22, 2011
1,329
27
mexico
Dear all,

to resolve this problem you should complete following steps:

1. Download operators list from here - http://iphonediags.apple.com/version.xml
2. Look for most modern profile of your operator (looks like http://appldnld.appl...xxxx.ipcc). Then copy URL of this profile and paste it into address bar of your browser to download it.
3. Download this profile (ipcc file)
4. Close iTunes if it's opened and running
5. Open Terminal
6. Put and execute following command: defaults write com.apple.itunes carrier-testing -bool true
7. Close Terminal
8. Connect your new iPad via cable
9. Run iTunes
10. Press and hold option key while clicking "Check for Update"
11. In dialog window point to the downloaded ipcc file (downloaded on step 3)
12. Wait until synchronization will be completed.
13. Disconnect iPad
14. Reboot iPad
15. On the iPad open Settings > General > Network >
16. Switch on the Personal Hotspot setting
17. Personal Hotspot should appear in Settings and should function normally.
18. Enjoy your life!

Good luck!!!
:)
did you just posted instructions to activate that on the new iPad? isn't that on by default? we actually want that running for the iPad 2
 

wsc9005

macrumors regular
Dec 12, 2011
209
51
Scotland, UK
Dear all,

to resolve this problem you should complete following steps:

1. Download operators list from here - http://iphonediags.apple.com/version.xml
2. Look for most modern profile of your operator (looks like http://appldnld.appl...xxxx.ipcc). Then copy URL of this profile and paste it into address bar of your browser to download it.
3. Download this profile (ipcc file)
4. Close iTunes if it's opened and running
5. Open Terminal
6. Put and execute following command: defaults write com.apple.itunes carrier-testing -bool true
7. Close Terminal
8. Connect your new iPad via cable
9. Run iTunes
10. Press and hold option key while clicking "Check for Update"
11. In dialog window point to the downloaded ipcc file (downloaded on step 3)
12. Wait until synchronization will be completed.
13. Disconnect iPad
14. Reboot iPad
15. On the iPad open Settings > General > Network >
16. Switch on the Personal Hotspot setting
17. Personal Hotspot should appear in Settings and should function normally.
18. Enjoy your life!

Good luck!!!
:)

Hi, Please could you find me the file for Vodafone UK to enabling the personal hotspot on my new iPad ?? I have tried your instructions but i couldn't find the right file. Thanks in advance.
 
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