Trouble Connecting My Android Tablet to iPhone Hotspot

It sounds frustrating! Since you mentioned trying on a different Android phone and it’s not connecting at all, that might point to an issue with the iPhone's hotspot settings. Do check if 'Maximize Compatibility' is enabled or disabled—some devices connect better one way or the other. And ensure that the tablet is definitely trying to connect via Wi-Fi alone.

Have you tried testing the tethering with another device? It doesn't have to be for long, just to verify if it connects. Also, has this hotspot feature ever worked for you before? Sometimes, certain providers limit tethering. Just to be safe, keep 'Maximize Compatibility' on so your hotspot is running at 2.4 GHz—some older or specific Android devices really struggle with 5 GHz hotspots. Also, make sure your tablet is connecting via Wi-Fi and not Bluetooth. Turning off Bluetooth and just using Wi-Fi can sometimes fix the issue.

If you've confirmed you have enough hotspot data and it's worked on other Android devices, I’d suggest checking your iPhone carrier settings to see if there are any restrictions on tethering. Sometimes, just updating these settings can help resolve connectivity issues.