Anyone else having problem with Droid 2 3G Hotspot cutting off after a few minutes?

george22253
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I use my Droid 2 Hotspot for connecting my iPad to 3G.  When it is working it works great.  Problem is that it will cut off after 20-30 minutes and many times the Droid will restart.  Any suggestions?

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jasnmar
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The update was meant to addresses issues with wifi dropping. Perhaps this was the exact issue you were seeing and it has been fixed.

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HelividD
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I had to have my unit replaced for that very issue, except mine was within 5 minutes, or wouldn't connect at all.
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moates
Contributor - Level 3

 

I have listed some information below that may help with the Hotspot issue you are experiencing.

 

Step. 1 - Ensure WiFi is disabled. (Instruction below)

http://search.vzw.com/?do=viewdoc&id=33719&p=null

 

Step. 2 - Try switching the hotspot channel (Step 6 in the article under channel)

***To access settings, 3G Mobile Hotspot must be disabled (Off).

http://search.vzw.com/?do=viewdoc&id=34807&p=null

 

Step. 3 - Try changing the encryption

http://search.vzw.com/?do=viewdoc&id=34808&p=null (Step 6 in the article under security)

 

Step. 4 - Try relocating the device. (Something in the immediate location could be affecting the service received)

 

Step. 5 - Soft reset (power off the device, pull the battery out for 20 seconds and place it back in)

 

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george22253
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Hi and thanks for your response.  Actually in the last 3 days it has been working just fine.  Wonder if the update helped.  Anyway it has been consistent and I am happy.  Will try your solutions if it starts to act up again.  Thanks.

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jasnmar
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The update was meant to addresses issues with wifi dropping. Perhaps this was the exact issue you were seeing and it has been fixed.
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