Your Android WiFi hotspot is a very essential feature.
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It allows your device to share your internet connection with friends and family members. You will be a lifesaver for your friends who need to reply to their bosses or for acquaintances who don't want to miss the latest NBA matches.
However, it would be a shame if your Android WiFi hotspot suddenly turns off.
Don't worry, you're not the only one experiencing this. To help you, here are some tips to prevent this from happening.
How to Stop Android WiFi Hotspot From Automatically Turning Off?
MakeUseOf provided the methods on how to prevent your Android WiFi hotspot from turning off.
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These include the following:
- Try increasing the allowed data limit. There are some instances when your WiFi hotspot will automatically turn off because it is only allowed to use 500 MB or lower.
- Deactivate the "Turn Off Hotspot Automatically" feature. To do this, just follow this Settings route "Settings > Network and Internet > Hotspot and tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot > Turn off hotspot automatically."
- Make sure that the battery saving mode is disabled, as this feature will automatically turn off your WiFi hotspot; Settings > Battery > Power Saving (toggle this off).
How to Turn Android Phone Into WiFi Hotspot?
Now that you know how to prevent your Android WiFi hotspot from automatically turning off, it is time to set up your mobile hotspot.
Android Authority provided all the steps you need to follow to do this:
- First, you need to open your Settings app.
- After that, look for the "Network and Internet" option.
- Once you are there, click the "Hotspot and Tethering" button and tap on the WiFi hotspot.
- Then, you need to follow the instructions in order to customize your WiFi hotspot settings.
- Once you are ready, all you need to do is go back to your main screen and swipe down.
- After that, just turn on the Mobile Data option.
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