Help WiFi HotSpot not working

[beach40]

I got an S4 and put the Stock Android on it 4.3. I wanted to create a wifi hotspot and I am able to do so. I try to connect with my Laptop or Tablet and it does (I get an IP). I cannot access the internet. Am I missing something?

Thanks

 

[Rukbat]

Is the phone connected to the internet by 3G/4G? It has to be.

Otherwise, probably some setting in the hotspot. (You're getting limited access.)

 

[beach40]

Yes it is connected to LTE. I can surf no problem from the phone. I can get an IP from the phone as well but cannot surf from the connected devices.

 

[yeaforme]

Some carriers restrict your ability to tether unless you have a certain data package. Are you sure you have the right data package or an appropriate work around if you don't?

 

[beach40]

The issue was solved. I had 2 APN settings and when I deleted the APN setting that was not used by the phone to get internet access everything worked fine.

 

[WerN]

Deleting irrelevant APNs solved the issue on Galaxy A5 2017. This thread is still relevant, 4 years on...
Thanks.