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assoc

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Jul 14, 2013
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I've noticed that I've got a personal hotspot option for my iPhone even when it's fully turned off (slide to power off and all). I've also noticed that I can't use this personal hotspot even when the iphone is fully powered on/connected and should be able to provide a hotspot.

What's going on?
 

revmacian

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I've noticed that I've got a personal hotspot option for my iPhone even when it's fully turned off (slide to power off and all). I've also noticed that I can't use this personal hotspot even when the iphone is fully powered on/connected and should be able to provide a hotspot.

What's going on?
From what I understand, personal hotspots in iOS 13 are always on now.. it just isn't always active until something connects to it.
 

assoc

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Original poster
Jul 14, 2013
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From what I understand, personal hotspots in iOS 13 are always on now.. it just isn't always active until something connects to it.
In that case, I guess I have to ask why it never once works, even with the iPhone plugged into the machine.
 
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