Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)

iPadOS 16.1

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I can't use my Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) iPadOS 16.1 as a personal hotspot

Cause 1 of 2: Personal hotspot isn't used correctly

To use your tablet as a personal hotspot, you need to turn on the function and establish a connection from the other device to your tablet's hotspot.

Solution: See how to use your tablet as a personal hotspot.

Step 1 of 9

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 9

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Step 3 of 9

Key in the password for personal hotspot

Press Wi-Fi Password and key in the required password.

Step 4 of 9

Key in the password for personal hotspot

Press Done.

Step 5 of 9

Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Allow Others to Join" to turn on the function.

Step 6 of 9

Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

If Wi-Fi is turned off, press Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Step 7 of 9

Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

If Wi-Fi is turned on, press Wi-Fi and USB Only.

Step 8 of 9

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)

Step 9 of 9

Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

1 Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Press Personal Hotspot.

2 Key in the password for personal hotspot

Press Wi-Fi Password and key in the required password.

Press Done.

The password prevents others from accessing your Wi-Fi hotspot without your approval.

3 Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot

Press the indicator next to "Allow Others to Join" to turn on the function.

If Wi-Fi is turned off, press Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

If Wi-Fi is turned on, press Wi-Fi and USB Only.

4 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

5 Establish connection to Wi-Fi hotspot from another device

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks and select your own Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key in the password for your Wi-Fi hotspot and establish the connection.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)