Bug 515517 - Can't turn on hotspot when Wi-Fi is disabled
Summary: Can't turn on hotspot when Wi-Fi is disabled
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: plasma-mobile
Classification: Plasma
Component: Shell (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Plasma Mobile Bugs
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Reported: 2026-02-04 18:42 UTC by Bart Ribbers
Modified: 2026-02-04 18:42 UTC (History)
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Description Bart Ribbers 2026-02-04 18:42:28 UTC 
SUMMARY
If Wi-Fi is turned off, the hotspot can not be turned on. The switch will toggle on but you'll get a notification that the interface `wlan0` can not be found. Turning on Wi-Fi fixes that and the hotspot will turn on and show on other devices.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Turn Wi-Fi off
2. Turn on the hotspot through the KCM

OBSERVED RESULT
The switch toggles on but the user gets a notification that the interface `wlan0` could not be found and the hotspot isn't actually turned on.

EXPECTED RESULT
The Wi-Fi to be turned on if necessary and the hotspot to be created.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: postmarketOS edge
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.22.0
Qt Version: 6.10.2