Android Hotspot Without Internet: 5 Quick Tricks That Work Now ⚡🌐

Some Android users have contacted us, reporting an issue: Hotspot (Android) connected, but no internet. 🌐

This inconvenience can be frustrating, especially when you depend on the hotspot mobile connectivity. But don't worry, if you want to fix this problem, try these solutions. 💪

1. Restart Both Devices

A simple restart can resolve many issues, including a Mobile Hotspot that's connected but has no internet. You'll need to restart both devices: the one sharing the connection and the one connecting to the Hotspot. 🔄

Once the reboot is complete, try reconnecting. Check if the device sharing the internet is working. If not, you'll need to contact your telecommunications provider. 📞

2. Turn Mobile Data On and Off

Default, Android Prioritizes Wi-Fi over mobile data. So, if other devices are connected to the Wi-Fi network, disconnect them. 🚫

Once disconnected, try reconnecting. If this doesn't help, turn mobile data off and on again, then turn mobile hotspot back on. This will eventually fix the problem. 🔄

3. Make sure both devices are close to each other

In some cases, improving your mobile signal strength can help resolve this issue. Make sure your devices are close together. 📡

Or, you can try moving your hotspot to a location where you have a stronger signal; this will likely fix your internet problem. 😉

4. Contact your Provider for Hotspot Connection

Although internet sharing is quite common these days, some providers still require you to pay additional fees for hotspot connections. 💸

It's important to note that not all mobile carriers support hotspot connections, and some require additional fees. 😕

So confirm with your carrier that you have access to the hotspot feature. 📲

5. Check the Maximum Connections Allowed (Device)

If you're connected to the mobile hotspot but can't access the internet, check the maximum number of connections allowed option. By default, Android allows up to eight devices to connect. So, if you're the ninth to connect to the hotspot, you won't be able to use the internet. 🚷

Check the maximum number of devices allowed on the device sharing the connection. Go to Wireless & Networks > Tethering & Portable Hotspot > Portable WiFi Hotspot > Configure Hotspot > Max connections allowed to check the maximums.

6. Check the Date and Time Settings

Incorrect date and time settings often cause many internet-related issues. This could be one of the reasons why your mobile hotspot is connected but there's no internet. You can resolve this by correcting the date and time. ⏰

1. Open the application Configuration on your Android smartphone.

2. Scroll down and tap on System.

3. In system settings, tap on Date and Time.

4. On the Date and Time screen, turn on the switch Set time automatically.

This will immediately correct your smartphone's date and time. Once done, restart your phone and connect to the hotspot again. 🔄

7. Forget and reconnect to the WiFi network

Forgetting and reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network may provide a new local IP address, which could resolve the issue. To forget a Wi-Fi network on Android, follow these steps:

Open the Android app drawer and select Configuration.
In Settings, tap on the option WiFi.
Now select the problematic WiFi network and tap on Forget.
Once this is done, reconnect to the Wi-Fi network. 🔗

8. Correct APN settings

Incorrect Access Point Name (APN) settings can also cause these issues. Before connecting, the APNs must match (mobile internet and tethered mobile internet). So, check the APN settings of the device you want to use for internet sharing. ⚙️

To check your APN settings, go to Settings > Connections > APNYou need to check the details of both APNs; they should match. Once done, restart your device and enable Hotspot. 🔄

9. Reset Network Settings on Android

If you still can't use the internet after following all these methods, you will need to disconnect both smartphones from each other and then reset the Network Configuration. 🔄

It is recommended to reset the network settings on both Android smartphones. If you don't know how to do this, Android phones They have an option called 'Reset Network Settings' that handles all issues related to Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth. 📶

We have shared a detailed guide on How to reset network settings on Android. Follow that guide to reset network settings from your phone. After the network reset, reconnect to the mobile hotspot. 🔌

10. Clear the System Cache

This type of problem usually occurs due to a corrupted system cache. So, if the methods mentioned above didn't resolve the issue, you should clear the system cache. 🧹

However, clearing the system cache can be a complicated process. You need to follow the steps below carefully.

Turn off your smartphone.
Hold down the keys Power + Volume Down simultaneously.
Your phone will reboot in a few seconds.
This will take you to recovery mode.
You must use the keys Volume up + Volume down to navigate to the option of Clear cache.
Use the power button to select the option to clear the cache.
Once this is done, select the option of reboot from the recovery window.

These are the best methods for troubleshooting a mobile hotspot that's connected but has no internet. I hope this article was helpful! 😊 Please share it with your friends too. 📤