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My iphone keeps disconnecting hotspot from my pc after some time

Anonymous
2025-06-10T17:30:30+00:00

I have had this problem for a long time but, now i really wanna know if someone else struggles/struggled with the same problem.

So the problem is, I connect my iphone hotspot to my pc via usb-c cable (because my router internet sucks) and it works no problem for about 30min-1h but after that my pc is in connection with my iphone but my iphone doesnt "give" any internet to my pc. So let's say i am installing a new game my download speed is like 30mb for like good 30minutes but after that it goes to 0 kb and it stops downloading, and after that my pc says "no internet connection" even tho my iphone still shows that the connection is ok and it is still connected to my pc. So long story short. My pc and iphone hotspot works good for about 30minutes and after that it kinda disconnects the internet part but still keeps the hotspot connection but it just doesn't give any internet to my pc. Anyone with the same problem or am i alone lmao :D

I have tried restarting pc and iphone.

I have reset my internet settings from both of my devices, pc and iphone.

I have tried with an android phone and it doesnt bring any problems. It works just fine.

I have tried different cables and wifi hotspot but nothing seems to work.

I have itunes installed and i have updated my drivers.

Am i the problem or is iphone just really unreliable with windows pc.

if someone hates iphones pls dont bring it here, im looking for real answers if someone has them.

Thank you all so much, who read this and is tryíng to help me!

(i really need to invest into a good router lmao)

devices i use: Iphone 13 and windows 11 pc

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-10T21:09:37+00:00

    I’ve had this happen too and yeah, it’s super frustrating. My iPhone stays connected, but after a while the internet just stops working on the PC. I’ve tested a bunch of stuff and here’s what helped a bit:

    Go to Device Manager on your PC, find the iPhone under Network Adapters, then open Properties. Uncheck the option that lets Windows turn it off to save power.

    Do the same under USB settings for anything that says USB Root Hub.

    Make sure Low Power Mode is off on your iPhone.

    Try keeping the Personal Hotspot screen open for a bit before you lock the phone.

    Also, turn off Metered Connection in your Windows network settings.

    iPhones are just kind of picky with Windows when it comes to tethering. Android seems to be smoother in this setup. You’re definitely not the only one dealing with this, so hopefully this makes it a little better.

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