Create hotspot option is greyed out in iPhone – How to fix

Is the Create hotspot option greyed out on your iPhone? The ability to share the mobile data with others should not be capped by a stupid issue like the ‘hotspot’ option greyed out. The hotspotĀ  So, if you are in this situation and looking for a solution to fix it, you have come to the right place.

 

Fix 1 – Change the Network Selection type

Using your Hotspot means that you are willing to share the cellular data. If the cellular connection is itself is snappy, sharing it with others can be problematic.

Step 1 – Load up the iPhone Settings.

Step 2 – Next, open the “Cellular service” option.



 

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Step 3 – Open the “Network Selection” option in there.

 

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Step 4 – You must use the “Automatic” option on the subsequent step.

 

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After settling this network selection feature, return to the Cellular service page and try to turn on the hotspot once again.

Check if this works.

 

Fix 2 – Enable Allow Others to Join function

You must enable others to join your hotspot.

Step 1 – Turn on the Cellular services from the Control Center.

 

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Step 2 – Next, load up the Settings page and open the “Personal hotspot” panel.

 

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Step 3 – In the Personal Hotspot feature, enable the “Allow Others to Join” option.

Step 4 – Later, do turn on the “Maximise Compatibility” option.

 

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Once the hotspot is created, you can ask others to join you and check whether they can use the hotspot or not.

 

Fix 3 – Reset the network settings

Reset all the network components on your device.

Step 1 – To do this, load up the Settings page. Thereafter, go to the “General” tab.

 

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Step 2 – Later, tap the “Transfer or reset iPhone“.



 

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Step 3 – You can tap the “Reset Network Settings” component.

 

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Once it is reset, you can create the hotspot afresh and share it with others.

Hope these have solved your issue.