Why can’t you back up over cellular data

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Why can’t you back up over cellular data

do you have to use WiFi for backups and updates

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 12:08 AM

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SravanKrA

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Oct 1, 2020 1:19 AM in response to Community User

Yes.

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Oct 1, 2020 2:15 AM in response to SravanKrA

Hi I’m curious what the reason is? I don’t currently have wifi active . I understand why you would elect to use wifi , but why can’t I choose to use my data? Thank you.

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TheLittles

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Oct 1, 2020 2:54 AM in response to Community User

Bcelisa Said:

"Why can’t you back up over cellular data: do you have to use WiFi for backups and updates"

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Because there is only so much data traffic and storage that a network can handle.

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Oct 1, 2020 2:56 AM in response to Community User

Thanks

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