APPLE IPHONE 16: HOW TO ACTIVATE MODEM MODE

Owners of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, especially in regions with limited official Apple support, are faced with the need to manually configure the “Modem Mode” (Personal Hotspot) function, writes xrust. Despite the technological excellence of devices and the iOS 18 operating system, activating Internet sharing requires users to complete a number of specific steps in the settings.

Procedure for activating modem mode

For most users, the standard way to activate the function is as follows:

• Settings : Open the Settings app and go to Cellular .
• Modem mode : Find the item Modem mode . If it is visible, just switch the toggle switch Allow others to the active position.
• Security : In the same menu you can set or change the Wi-Fi password to connect other devices.

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In situations where the “Modem Mode” item is missing in the main settings menu, which is often found among iPhone 16 owners in Russia and other countries where operator parameters are not loaded automatically, manual configuration of the APN (Access Point Name) is required:

1. Cellular network : Go to “Settings” → “Cellular” → Cellular data network .
2. Manual input : Scroll down to the Modem Mode section.
3. Operator data : In the APN field you must enter the value corresponding to your mobile provider:

• MTS : APN: internet.mts.ru, username and password: mts.
• MegaFon : APN: internet, username and password: gdata.
• Beeline : APN: internet.beeline.ru, username and password: beeline.
• T2 (Tele2) : APN: internet.tele2.ru (or just internet depending on the region).

Reboot : After entering data, it is recommended to return to main settings menu. Usually the “Modem Mode” item appears instantly, but sometimes you may need to restart the device.

iOS 18 innovations in the Control Center

Apple has redesigned the quick access interface in iOS 18, which also affected access point management. Users can now add a separate large “Modem Mode” button directly to the updated Control Center. This allows you to activate Internet distribution with one touch, without going deep into the system settings.

Experts note that if difficulties arise with the visibility of the network by other devices, you should activate the Maximum compatibility option in the modem settings. This switches the boost frequency from 5GHz to 2.4GHz, making the iPhone 16 visible to older models of laptops and gadgets.

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