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hotshot16
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iPhone 18 Pro Max used as HotSpot - suddenly shows warning of Hidden Network when connected, no changes were made?

I use my iPhone as a hotspot on and off for my iPad. However all of a sudden when trying to connect to my iPhone as a hotspot on my iPad , it said hidden network underneath the name and when I go into details of the hotspot connection it gave a warning about being hidden network and that personal information could be exposed or something like that. I have never seen this before and have made no changes to any settings.


after trying a few things I ended up changing the name of my iPhone and the hotspot password, and turning my WiFi on and off on my iPad and it eventually went away.


but I’m concerned that something might have happened to my iPad or phone, something got corrupted, device exposed to threats, unauthorized access etc.


any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Posted on Oct 25, 2026 7:48 PM

1 reply

SravanKrA
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)

Oct 26, 2026 2:10 AM in response to hotshot16

  1. Is this your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management iPhone? Then please contact the system administrator of your corporate//organisation/enterprise/School Management
  2. If it is your device, in that case, do you have any profile installed by your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management?
    1. Erase the profile added by you If you have installed a profile on your own --> Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone - Apple ...
    2. Or please contact the system administrator of the organisation who provided the profile to you



A corporate profile installed on your iPhone could potentially be contributing to the inaccessibility of certain features. 

Here's why:

  • Restrictions: Corporate profiles can have restrictions placed on apps and functionalities. These restrictions might be limiting some activity, causing it to be unresponsive or quit.
  • Managed Apps: IT departments might deploy specific navigation apps through the profile, potentially blocking certain functions or features.
  • Security Settings: Corporate profiles often have stricter security settings that could affect app or function behavior. This might be causing unexpected behavior of an App or functions.


Here's what you can do:

  • Check with IT: The best course of action is to contact your IT department. They can explain the restrictions set by the corporate profile and see what is affected. They might be able to adjust settings or suggest alternative apps or features approved for corporate use.
  • Look for App Conflicts: See if your IT department uses a different app through the corporate profile. Conflicting apps might cause crashes.


Additional points to consider:

  • Even if the profile isn't directly affecting the function, it's still a good idea to check with IT. They might be aware of similar issues and have workarounds.
  • While troubleshooting, make sure you prioritize safety. Don't fiddle with your phone. 


By working with IT and considering these possibilities, you can hopefully identify if the corporate profile is the culprit and find a solution that allows you to use the iPhone to your liking.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256382968