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No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

sarahw5118 — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:41:28 GMT

I got a Samsung galaxy s22 and there is no option whatsoever for hotspot. No reference in any settings, only wifi tethering. Samsung won't help does anyone know what's wrong or is there an app I can download to share my hotspot ?

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

dalyer — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:45:17 GMT

You mean in Settings there's only "Tethering" and not "Mobile Hotspot and Tethering"?

That's very odd...

Maybe try a factory reset?

And/or a software update if there's a newer version of the phone software available?

Is your 48 SIM and all services working ok?

Calls, texts and data?

Are you getting 4G/LTE or 5G?

Are you sure that your APN settings are configured correctly?

Text "APN" to t0048 and follow the instructions to make sure that they are:

https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Newsroom/APN-Settings-step-by-step-guide-for-50048/td-p/60689

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

sarahw5118 — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:08:51 GMT

Hey

Yeah that's exactly it, my settings only says tethering. Everything else with my sim works fine just this. If I could even download an external app to do this I would be happy as I need it for work.

I'll try that thank you so much

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

dalyer — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:19:59 GMT

A few other suggestions.

If you know anybody else on 48 maybe try their SIM in your phone temporarily and see if the option appears in that case.

Ditto with a SIM from another provider.

Maybe try a replacement SIM in case there's some issue with your existing 48 SIM that's causing this to happen.

https://48.ie/help/sim-replacement

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

PeterJ8834 — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:08:41 GMT

What OS version are you running?

Do you have a sim card from another network you could try in the phone to see if its phone or sim related.

What happens if you enable WiFi Tethering?

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

sarahw5118 — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:59:48 GMT

Hi

Thank you , its Android. I will try that ! WiFi tethering will only work when I have WiFi on

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

dalyer — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:56:45 GMT

Maybe try booting the phone into safe mode and see if the hotspot option appears in Settings in that case?

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062983

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

sarahw5118 — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:34:49 GMT

Thanks

I found an app that allows me to use it so I'm happy to do that if its easier

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

dalyer — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:02:07 GMT

What is the name of the app in case it helps others?

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

sarahw5118 — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:14:43 GMT

It's just called "wifi hotspot" on playstore

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

dalyer — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 16:14:56 GMT

Can't see it on Play Store but doesn't the name suggest that it's for sharing the phone's WiFi connection via a hotspot rather than the phone's mobile data connection? Or can it do both?

Re: No hotspot option - Samsung Galaxy S22

sarahw5118 — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:19:42 GMT

Sorry my mistake! Its called "wifi hotspot-portable wifi" I've tested the hotspot on my laptop and seems to work fine