WiFi Hotspot have to manually turn on everytime now

So i've had my 2022 SR5 Premium since November and initially the wifi hotspot would stay on automatically when you restarted the vehicle. unless you manually turned it off prior...

now i have to manually turn on the wifi hotspot each time (im usually reminded by my kids that wifi isnt on)... for me it doesnt really matter , but my kids keep reminding my.

I am assuming that an update or something came in and hosed up the settings...

Anyone else experience this?

 

Mine too....

 

Same here! I was going to post the same question a few days ago. It’s annoying

 

yeah if this was "normal" then fine... but when i bought the 4Runner back a couple months ago it would automatically turn back on everytime.. now i have to manually go in and turn it on.. (usually when my kids remind me because they brought a tablet or something).. also different rant is that its locked to AT&T... (ive got T-mobile)... wish i could switch providers, but it actually saved my sanity once when we didnt have a t=mobile signal but AT&T was strong... kids managed to keep watching their shows etc.. .modern problems i guess...

 

Just curious what is the advantage of paying for ATT wifi on 4R vs having my Tmobile unlimited?

Not sure if there is any limitation using as wifi hot spot? I've been using my mobile as a hot spot for my laptop to join meetings while I go to pick my kiddo when Mrs not able to pick.

 

Yep mine does that as well. I thought it might be an ATT thing, but not sure. Does anyone know if Verizon works any better than ATT in you 4runner ? Asking due to the ATT sales folks who are trying to sell me an HBO package with my WiFi now that my trail is ending... Plus the signal is really weak from ATT.

 

Couple things were happening to mine
Overheating because I had it on the dash. It was fine in winter but now now in 85F weather. Keep it on the seat or near the shifter where it’s cooler
Second there is auto shut off when battery inside the hotspot runs down. I have a super simple dual battery system with an always on USB outlet
Both those things might resolve your problem

 

think you are locked in with ATT for the built in hotspot on the 4runner... i talked to t-mobile (my provider) and they told me as much based on many many previous inquiries by other folks for toyota vehicles in the past.. hopefully im wrong and we can register the hotspots with another provider...