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Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot is Not Working: 4 Ways to Fix it
Mobile hotspot issues can appear due to outdated drivers
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Updated onSeptember 26, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
If the Windows 11 mobile hotspot is not working you won’t be able to connect your phone or any other device to your computer’s network and access the Internet.
This can be a problem, especially if you don’t have wireless coverage, so let’s see how we can fix this issue.
Why is my mobile hotspot not working in Windows 11?
How can I fix the mobile hotspot not working in Windows 11?
Before we start, you can disable the mobile hotspot and try to download the latest Windows updates and check if that solves the issue.
1. Update your PC’s Wi-Fi driver
A newer driver might still be available for your PC’s network adapter even if the Update Driver determines the best one is already installed.
Scanning your PC with adriver updater utilitywill tell you if your network adapter has an updated driver.
2. Remove recent updates
You might have to remove a recent feature update to fix this, and we have detailed steps on how to do that in our guide on how touninstall Windows 11 update.
3. Change the hotspot password and connect to it again
4. Change DNS settings on the device you’re trying to connect
Keep in mind that these steps could be different on your phone.
Does Windows 11 support mobile hotspot?
Yes, Windows 11 fully supports mobile hotspots, but in order to use it, you need to ensure that your Wi-Fi adapter supports this feature.
How do I reset my mobile hotspot?
If the Windows 11 mobile hotspot is not working, that’s most likely an update issue and it can be resolved by removing that update. To learn more about this feature, we have a guide on how to properlyset up a Windows 11 mobile hotspot.
Keep in mind that hotspot issues are common and many reported that theirlaptop is not connecting to mobile hotspot. If this happens, you might want to consider usingWi-Fi hotspot softwareinstead.
We also have a great guide onWe can’t set up mobile hotspoterror and what to do when yourhotspot keeps turning off, so don’t miss it for more solutions.
This isn’t the only issue and many reportedWindows 11 hotspot is slow, but we have a guide dedicated to it, so don’t miss it.
Before you leave, don’t miss our guide to learn whether it’s possible to make ahotspot with no password on Windows 11. You can alsoset up a hotspot via CMD.
How did you fix this issue? Let us know in the comments below!
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Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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