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Whenever I want to update my iPhone it always ask for WiFi only

Why is it that whenever I want to update my iPhone it always ask for WiFi only


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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 1:02 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 1:20 AM

This is because one of the requirements of updating the iOS version is to download, install and verify updates over a Wi-Fi connection only. Apple does not allow updating over cellular / mobile data. At this time, the cellular service providers also favor that option.


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Whenever I want to update my iPhone it always ask for WiFi only

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