How to turn on a phone's Wi-Fi hotspot automatically

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by yeoman

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Isn't there a problem that you cannot make or receive calls via Bluetooth whilst using Bluetooth tethering ?

The Bluetooth spec does support simultaneous voice and data but I don't know if it's a mandatory requirement and/or dependent upon the particular hardware being used.

[acb5]

You have to input the data into fuelly and I do this every fill up but it updates the signature automatically when you post.

[Dave©]

I added a block to switch on wifi again. My Samsung S7 switches off wifi when hotspot is enabled. Great app!

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by Dave©

I added a block to switch on wifi again. My Samsung S7 switches off wifi when hotspot is enabled.

Good addition for other phones that might do this.

My Nexus 5X switches off wifi but re-enables it automatically when the hotspot is switched off.

[neon]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

Good addition for other phones that might do this.

My Nexus 5X switches off wifi but re-enables it automatically when the hotspot is switched off.

My Samsung S5 has not switched wifi back on.

[Lexman8]

My last 3 phones have all been Google Nexus devices as they come with 'pure' Android, the way Google intended it.

I got fed up with other manufacturers tweaking Android, often making it worse in the process, and loading the phone with lots of apps I couldn't uninstall.

I also get monthly security updates with Nexus. Other manufacturers often don't seem to bother.

[neon]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

My last 3 phones have all been Google Nexus devices as they come with 'pure' Android, the way Google intended it.

I got fed up with other manufacturers tweaking Android, often making it worse in the process, and loading the phone with lots of apps I couldn't uninstall.

I also get monthly security updates with Nexus. Other manufacturers often don't seem to bother.

Interesting to know if I upgrade at any point.

[aab203]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

My last 3 phones have all been Google Nexus devices as they come with 'pure' Android, the way Google intended it.

I got fed up with other manufacturers tweaking Android, often making it worse in the process, and loading the phone with lots of apps I couldn't uninstall.

I also get monthly security updates with Nexus. Other manufacturers often don't seem to bother.

You also get much faster access to new Android OS versions - e.g. Nougat.

Although I'm in the Apple ecosystem, I work in our Android team at work and we have all the latest models - I always pick the Goolge / Nexus product above the other manufacturers as there is no need to deal with the bloatware

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by aab203

You also get much faster access to new Android OS versions - e.g. Nougat.

Indeed, I'm already on Nougat (Android 7). Most other current Android phones will never get it.

[Razer]

Hi Lexman, how are you getting on with this? I had already created the 'flow' many months ago (before this thread) and its identical to yours, however my car isnt connecting to my phone (Samsung S7 edge) consistently.

Im prety sure its my phone and not the car as yesterday when it didnt work i checked my phone and it hadnt turned the hotspot on so ive now added a 'turn wifi off' after initial bluetooth connection and before 'turn mobile hotspot on' as on my drive i can still connect to our home wifi and driving around some local residential roads my phone can pick up peoples wifi from their homes so im hoping this will help. So im not sure if there is a conflict between wifi and the mobile hotspot being on? (note: sitting indoors i can turn the mobile hotspot on, on my phone and it doesnt turn wifi off as the wifi symbol stays active)

Has anyone else seen any issues or nuiances?