Android hotspot not working? 9 fixes for Samsung and Pixel
If mobile data works on the phone but not through the hotspot, your plan or a hotspot setting is usually the cause.
The fix
9 fixes, in order
- 1
Test mobile data on the phone itself.
- 2
Check your plan’s hotspot data in the carrier app.
- 3
Turn the hotspot off and on.
- 4
Switch the band to 2.4 GHz.
Samsung: Mobile Hotspot › Configure › Band. Pixel: Hotspot & tethering › Wi-Fi hotspot › Speed & compatibility.
- 5
Turn off Data saver and any VPN.
- 6
Turn off the automatic hotspot timeout.
- 7
Forget the hotspot on the other device and join again.
- 8
Restart both devices.
- 9
Reset network settings.
Samsung: Settings › General management › Reset › Reset network settings. Pixel: Settings › System › Reset options.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my hotspot connected but has no internet?
Your plan may block or have used up its hotspot data, or a VPN or data saver is in the way. Check your carrier app for hotspot data left.
Why does my hotspot turn off by itself?
Android turns it off when nothing is connected for a while. Change the timeout in the hotspot’s advanced settings.
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