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Hello team, is it possible to do system software update using cellular data available on the iOS device without having to connect the device to a computer or wireless connection?

Hello team, is it possible to do system software update using cellular data available on the iOS device without having to connect the device to a computer or wireless connection?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 19, 2021 10:44 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2021 10:48 PM

No.

Two choices:

  1. Using Wi-Fi (not Personal Hotspot)
  2. Update by connecting iPhone to a computer (iTunes) with Internet access.
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Hello team, is it possible to do system software update using cellular data available on the iOS device without having to connect the device to a computer or wireless connection?

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