How to Share Wi-Fi from an iPhone 11 to Another Phone: All the Working Methods

You find yourself in a situation where you urgently need to share the Internet from another phone, but only yours is at hand iPhone 11? Perhaps you're at a cafe without public Wi-Fi, on a trip with limited data at a friend's place, or simply want to save money on your mobile data. Luckily, The iPhone 11 supports all modern Internet sharing methods. — from the classic modem mode to little-known workarounds via Bluetooth.

But there are some nuances: not all methods are equally fast, some drain battery twice as fast, and others may not work with certain Android models. In this article, we'll look into these. All current methods for transferring Wi-Fi from an iPhone 11We'll compare them in terms of speed and convenience, and also tell you how to avoid common errors like "Unable to connect to the network" or sudden disconnection of the distribution.

Before proceeding with the instructions, please check two key points: your iPhone 11 Mobile data must be activated (even if you're connected to Wi-Fi), and you must have sufficient data or an unlimited plan. Carriers sometimes block tethering on certain plans—check this in your account or via USSD request.

1. Wi-Fi tethering: the most versatile method

This is a standard method that works for everyone. iPhone starting from iOS 4.3It allows you to connect up to 5 devices simultaneously (including other phones, tablets and laptops) and provides maximum data transfer speed - up to 80% of your mobile internet speedHowever, it has two disadvantages: fast battery drain (up to 30% per hour of active use) and potential connection issues on older Android devices.

To activate modem mode:

1. Open Settings → Tethering (or Settings → Cellular → Personal Hotspot on some firmware).
2. Toggle the slider "Allow others" to the "On" position.
3. Remember or change Wi-Fi password (by default this is a random set of characters).
4. On the second phone, find the network with the name of yours iPhone (for example, "Ivanov's iPhone") and connect by entering the password.

If the network does not appear in the list of available ones:

• 🔄 Restart both phones - this solves 60% of connection problems.
• 📶 Check network coverage: if you have 1-2 signal divisions, the distribution may not work.
• 🔒 Disable VPN On both devices - some applications block local networks.
• ⚙️ Reset network settings on iPhone: Settings → General → Transfer or reset → Reset → Reset network settings.

Important: If you use an eSIM, tethering may not work on some Beeline and Tele2 plans released before 2023. Check the terms in your personal account.

2. Sharing the Internet via Bluetooth: Saves battery, but slows down the speed

This method is suitable if you need to transfer the Internet for a short time (for example, to download a messenger or send a message), and battery drain is critical. The speed via Bluetooth is 5-10 times lower than via Wi-Fi (maximum 3-5 Mbps), but the charge consumption is minimal - about 5% per hour.

Instructions for iPhone 11:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones.
2. On iPhone go to Settings → Tethering and enable the option.
3. On the second phone (Android or another iPhone), find your iPhone 11 in the list of available Bluetooth devices and connect.
4. On iPhone Confirm pairing (you may be asked to enter a code).
5. On the second device, activate the option "Use for data transfer" (on Android) or Connect to the network (on iOS).

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Low speed: Not suitable for streaming videos or downloading large files.
• 🔗 Limited number of devices: Usually only 1 phone can be connected.
• 🔄 Unstable connection: May be interrupted when leaving the Bluetooth range (more than 10 meters).

3. USB connection: maximum speed and minimum battery consumption

The most reliable, but least versatile method. Suitable only for connecting to laptops, PCs, or some Android phones with OTG supportThe data transfer speed is almost equal to the speed of your mobile Internet (up to 95%), and battery consumption is minimal - iPhone 11 It will even charge a little from a USB port.

What you will need:

• ⚡ Cable Lightning — USB-A (for PC) or Lightning — USB-C (for modern Android).
• 📱 Android phone with support USB OTG (check the model specifications).
• 💻 On a PC or Mac, you may need to install a driver Apple Mobile Device Support (downloaded automatically via iTunes).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Connect iPhone 11 to another device via cable.
2. On iPhone a notification will appear: click "Allow" or Trust this computer.
3. Go to Settings → Tethering and enable the option.
4. On the second device, select the new network connection (on the PC it will appear as "Apple Mobile").

Advantages and disadvantages of the method:

4. Instant Hotspot: Share between Apple devices without a password

If you need to transfer the Internet from iPhone 11 on the other iPhone, iPad or Mac, use the function Instant Hotspot (Instant Modem) This is the fastest and most secure method, as it does not require entering a password and automatically connects devices through your Apple ID.

Working conditions:

• 📱 Both devices must be linked to one Apple ID.
• 🔄 Enabled on both devices Bluetooth And Wi-Fi.
• ⚙️ On iPhone 11 included Modem mode (but it is not necessary to activate it manually).
• 📡 The devices must be located at a distance of no more than 10 meters.

How to connect:

1. On the second device (for example, iPhone 13) open Settings → Wi-Fi.
2. In the list of networks, select yours iPhone 11 (it will appear labeled "Instant Modem").
3. Connection will occur automatically without entering a password.

Important: If Instant Hotspot is not working:

⚠️ Attention! Make sure the feature is enabled on both devices. Family Sharing (if the devices are linked to different Apple IDs) or that they are on the same iCloud network. Also, make sure that iPhone 11 installed iOS 12 or newer.

5. Alternative methods: when nothing works

If standard methods don't work, try these workarounds. They're less convenient, but sometimes they can save you in critical situations.

Method 1: Creating a local network through applications

Apps like PdaNet+ or ClockworkMod Tether Allows you to share internet even if your carrier blocks standard modem mode. The downside is that you need to install software on both devices and may experience speed limitations.

Method 2: Using iPhone as a Wi-Fi repeater

If you have access to public Wi-Fi (for example, in a cafe), but it only works on one device, you can:

1. Connect iPhone 11 to this Wi-Fi.
2. Turn on Modem mode - Now the second phone will connect to yours iPhone, and that one to the main network.

• 🌐 Check your mobile data: Sometimes iPhone connects to Wi-Fi, but doesn't transmit internet. Turn off Wi-Fi on iPhone 11, leave only the mobile network.
• 📱 Update iOS: Older versions had bugs with internet sharing.
• 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → General → Transfer or reset → Reset → Reset network settings.

• 🔋 Connect iPhone to charging - distributing Wi-Fi consumes a lot of energy.
• 🌡️ Disable background apps: Close all programs except those needed for distribution.
• ❄️ Reduce screen brightness and turn on the mode Low power consumption (but this may reduce your internet speed).