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iOS hotspot connection
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I mean if you ever let your iPad goes into sleep mode (locked), will the iPad WiFi connection dropped?
I'm testing on iPhone physically. My iPhone will go into sleep mode (auto lock after 1 min), the hotspot connection will drop.
If I keep on using the iPhone, the connection will stay on which is not an issue.
Yes. Not right away but pretty soon after. The timeout is about 5 minutes in my experience if you let the iPad go to sleep during use.
I'm not sure but previously I used a Lumia 925 as an internet hotspot for my iPhone 6s and the connection will never be dropped even the iPhone goes into sleep mode.
But now I use an iPhone 4 as an internet hotspot (replacing Lumia) and the iPhone 6s WiFi will drop once it goes into sleep mode.
Strange but wonder what is the logic behind.
But now I use an iPhone 4 as an internet hotspot (replacing Lumia) and the iPhone 6s WiFi will drop once it goes into sleep mode.
Strange but wonder what is the logic behind.
Mabye bug? Has you test current iOS version? This is normal when the hotspot is not connect. Then got to stanby mode and is off
I tested with iphone 4 (iOS 7.1.2), 6s (iOS 9.1) and 6s+(iOS 9.1) all showing same result.
I don't have Lumia with me again to test.
But the result seems like the connecting devices problem rather than the hotspot device because as long as the connecting device is active the wifi will stay on.
No it's the Personal Hotspot under General setting.
My phone can connect to my home wifi with no issue even after sleep. No issue also when connecting to Lumia hotspot. The only problem is when connecting to another iOS devices hotspot.
Not sure, have you tried doing a reset on all devices?
I connected my iPad Air 2 (9.1) to my 6S (9.1) via wifi hotspot and let both devices fall asleep. Unlocked the iPad and it's still connected, I'm actually typing this on that connection now.
The user from post here. Said: I'm testing on iPhone physically. My iPhone will go into sleep mode (auto lock after 1 min), the hotspot connection will drop.
Please test 1min in standby mode or longer. Comes same issue?
Ok lets me summaries...
Scenario 1
Personal hotspot: iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.2
Connecting device: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Result: iPhone 6s+ wifi drop on screen lock
Scenario 2
Personal hotspot: iPhone 6s iOS 9.1
Connecting device: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Result: iPhone 6s+ wifi drop on screen lock
Scenario 3
Personal hotspot: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Connecting device: iPhone 6s iOS 9.1
Result: iPhone 6s wifi drop on screen lock
Scenario 4
Personal hotspot: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Connecting device: iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.2
Result: iPhone 6s+ wifi stay on screen lock
p/s: auto lock 1 min
Perhaps someone can replicate above and test with android/windows mobile devices.
Scenario 1
Personal hotspot: iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.2
Connecting device: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Result: iPhone 6s+ wifi drop on screen lock
Scenario 2
Personal hotspot: iPhone 6s iOS 9.1
Connecting device: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Result: iPhone 6s+ wifi drop on screen lock
Scenario 3
Personal hotspot: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Connecting device: iPhone 6s iOS 9.1
Result: iPhone 6s wifi drop on screen lock
Scenario 4
Personal hotspot: iPhone 6s+ iOS 9.1
Connecting device: iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.2
Result: iPhone 6s+ wifi stay on screen lock
p/s: auto lock 1 min
Perhaps someone can replicate above and test with android/windows mobile devices.
Quite simple really, it's to save data. That's why it drops. It should reconnect again when you unlock the device. It's meant to be a temporary connection.