Use an iPhone 12 or later, that is using 5G, in order to update over Cellular
A User Tip Authored by TheLittles of the Apple Support Community:
To Update Over Cellular:
You can update your iPhone over Cellular. Updates have bug fixes and can include new application specs for apps like Music on iOS. Note: If requirements are not met, you'd have to update over Wi-Fi, instead. So, you'd use this link: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip
Important:
Back Up First: Be sure to create a backup of your iPhone prior to performing an update, that way you can have something to restore your iPhone from, should anything go wrong afterwards. One update is complete, backup your iPhone once more.
What's Required:.
- A carrier that supports 5G
- A 5G cellular plan1
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
How to find your Model:
- Go to: General
- Tap: About
- View: Model
- Verify if the Model is One of These:
- A1984 (CDMA)
- A1984 (GSM)
- A2105
- A2106
- A2107
- A2108
- A2111 (CDMA)
- A2111 (GSM)
- A2172
- A2176
- A2221 (CDMA)
- A2221 (GSM)
- A2223
- A2275 (CDMA)
- A2275 (GSM)
- A2296 (GSM)
- A2298 (CDMA)
- A2298 (GSM)
- A2341
- A2342
- A2398
- A2399
- A2400
- A2402
- A2403
- A2404
Oct 4, 2021 7:06 AM
Great tip! You should update this to include the iPhone 13 series
Oct 4, 2021 7:06 AM
Oct 4, 2021 7:02 PM
Update:
Keep an Eye Out for iPhone Models to Come: 5G and LTE. Find the iPhone that’s Right for your Country or Region. - Apple Support
Here are the iPhone 13 Models that Support 5G:
iPhone 13, iPhone 13 min, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
Models:
Oct 4, 2021 7:02 PM
Jul 11, 2023 8:08 PM
Very great tip! You should update this to include the iPhone 14 series(.)
Jul 11, 2023 8:08 PM
Jul 12, 2023 1:19 AM
Update:
iPhone SE Models that Support 5G:
iPhone SE
Models:
Jul 12, 2023 1:19 AM
Jul 12, 2023 1:36 AM
Update:
iPhone 14 Models that Support 5G:
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
Models:
Jul 12, 2023 1:36 AM
Sep 17, 2023 2:53 AM
Update:
iPhone 15 Models that Support 5G:
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
Models:
Sep 17, 2023 2:53 AM