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Why can’t I use my mobile data to update my phone

Why can’t I use my mobile data to update my phone

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 11:07 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2020 11:12 PM

... because Apple does not allow for this method for iOS updates. You phone will need to be connected to the Internet by either Wi-Fi, or indirectly connected to a Mac that has Internet access.

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Why can’t I use my mobile data to update my phone

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