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Have you tried with different passwords, simpler ones, alphanumeric only, without special characters?

Yes, I can confirm that. Two RPi Zero W, both on 4.1.0-RC5, dashboard 20190905, kernel 4.19.66+, modem FW 1.4.17.

Working fine here, on two hotspots, Pi-Star versions 3.4.17, 4.1.0_RC2, RC3, RC4 and RC5 tested. Please post your Wi-Fi config (Configuration/Expert/WiFI), just remove sensitive info, like this: ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev update_config=1 ap_scan=1 fast_reauth=1 country=J...

Yes, you are right, it is just a workaround. But, it's good we have one.

Here is the solution: Re: Special Characters in DMR "Hotspot Security" password

Understood.

Thanks again!

73 de YT5HOK

Could have been... But I don't think so. No way to tell now, it's gone.

Let me ask you guys one more thing... Cause this tweak is a keeper, is there any negative effect of leaving it "as is", except maybe a small impact on memory and CPU cycles?

Yes, of course it's useful. Better then bother with temp AP when RPi doesn't connect/find familiar Wi-Fi.

3rd party cables are no good these days, that's why I try to keep OEM cables (received with some devices) in good condition.

Thanks again for good info!

73 de YT5HOK

Thanks for quick reply! Yes, USB connected to USB port, PWR port not used. RPi booted, but there is no new hardware found. I even did "scan for hardware changes" in device manager (windows 10, as you correctly assumed). Changed USB port, but nothing. Changed USB cable and voila! It's worki...

That is very useful workaround... Although I failed to do it. I would be thankful if you take a look at my config and cmdline files... Maybe there's something different... # For more options and information see # http://rpf.io/configtxtreadme # Some settings may impact device functionality. See link...