# Wi-Fi Hotspot Data Widget

> Widget to control data transfer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lapay.datacontrolwidget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lapay.datacontrolwidget)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lapay.datacontrolwidget`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dmitriy Lapayev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 35,609
- **Rating:** 3.39 / 5 (165 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2017-04-23
- **First published:** 2015-08-26
- **Publisher country:** UA
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lapay.datacontrolwidget)
- **Website:** [https://dlapaev.wixsite.com/home](https://dlapaev.wixsite.com/home)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://dlapayev.wixsite.com/home/widget-privacy-policy](https://dlapayev.wixsite.com/home/widget-privacy-policy)

## Description

The **Wi-Fi Hotspot Data Widget** is a versatile tool designed to simplify control over your device's connectivity. This widget allows you to enable or disable your configured Wi-Fi hotspot quickly and monitor the connected devices easily. It supports managing your Wi-Fi adapter and toggling cellular data transfer as well as airplane mode with intuitive controls.

Key features include the option to auto-enable your hotspot after system boot, a clear display of connected devices, one-click toggles for Wi-Fi and cellular data, and customizable widget background colors. Additionally, it tracks the number of devices connected to your hotspot. Please note that the one-click control for cellular data and airplane mode is not supported on Android 5.0 and above. This widget is an efficient solution for users seeking seamless and instant control of their wireless connections.

## Rankings

- #345,652 — Overall

## Review summary

Users find the app simple and useful on certain devices like Samsung S8 and LG V20, providing basic Wi-Fi hotspot information. However, many report it fails to work or start the hotspot feature on various devices including Surface Duo, LG G6, and Pixel. The app offers limited functionality beyond toggling the hotspot and some UI features like background color settings do not work. Overall, device compatibility and effectiveness remain major issues.

### Pros

- Provides useful information related to Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Simple and easy to use interface.
- Works as intended on some devices (e.g., Samsung S8, LG V20).

### Cons

- Does not support or work properly on many devices (e.g., Surface Duo, LG G6, Motorola One, Pixel, Galaxy S8+).
- Fails to start or activate Wi-Fi hotspot on several devices.
- Limited functionality beyond basic hotspot toggling; lacks additional features.
- Background color or display settings do not function as expected.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lapay.datacontrolwidget)