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How to automatically connect WiFi that keeps dropping its connection to hotspot from iOS device with same Apple ID ? (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by SunnyInToronto123@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch
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After trying troubleshoot suggestions except Reset All Settings option, I need help with automatically reconnecting to my hotspot. I am having problems with iPhone maintaining a Wi-Fi connection which is frustrating – especially when I have limited data available on your contract and don’t want to switch to cellular (5G) in order to get a better signal.

TROUBLESHOOTED AS BELOW ① I ruled out temperament Wi-Fi is stopping iPhone from connecting to cellular whenever the Wi-Fi is weak. But anyhow I already turned off Wi-Fi Assist. ② I cannot see how my hotspot signal strength is a problem because I am carrying its iPad in my computer bag and my iPhone is in my pocket; signal strength is strong enough to maintain the connection because at least three lines in the Wi-Fi symbol are filled in. ③ forgetting’ the network details and starting over. (forgetting the network and then setting it up again often fixes problems with connecting to specific networks). ④ Settings > Ask to Join Networks: Notify. ⑤ Auto-Join Hotspot: Automatic ⑥ Settings: Reset.

  1. Select the Reset Network Settings option.
  2. You’ll need to enter your iPhone passcode to confirm the decision, then the device will reboot.
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[–] SunnyInToronto123@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

⑦ battery shows 100 when I experience said issue. I prefer not to go to Apple authorised dealer to change battery primarily due to budget concern and secondarily a half day I experienced with my Mom phone. ⑧ another website suggesting low data mode. I turned off low data mode; my disconnect is now improved to 30 minutes. But this is not ideal because of extraneous data consumption. ⑨ another website suggesting Family sharing; when both devices are same Apple ID, but is identical Apple ID considered Family Sharing for hotspot?

[–] SunnyInToronto123@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I found following settings reduced disconnect frequency to once per day. It was every 10 minutes. (1) Low Data Mode Off (2) Family sharing on (even though sharee is same as sharer; both devices has identical Apple ID)

if time allows, I will find how to change frequency and channel of iPad Mini hotspot because disconnect occurred on mass transit situation; I suspect wireless interference due to neighbouring hotspots in mass transit.