Cannot switch hotspot from 5gHz to 2.4gHz

[browntownbby]

I have a Samsung A40 and I want to use my hotspot to connect to an older nintendo console. Because it is an older device, I have to switch the band to 2.4gHz but my hotspot won't turn on after I have selected the 2.4gHz option. It tries to turn on but then switches off a second later.

The hotspot works fine when 5gHz is selected, the problem arises when I switch to 2.4gHz.

I have tried resetting network settings but this does not seem to help. Does anyone have any solutions for this?

[Dystru]

I have the same exactly issue. It worked flawlessly before a recent update, but now it seems like they blocked the possibility to make a 2.4ghz hotspot.

Frankly it is stupid and ridiculous.

[stecaz]

Same here, need to use the 2.4gHz to connect my tablet for work. Hope they fix it soon otherwise will have to look for another phone.

[stecaz]

Update - restarting phone seems to work to temporarily fix issue however not always convenient to restart phone everytime you use, hope they will sort out soon

[browntownbby]

Thank you for this! I will try that out later. Hopefully they do fix it up...