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I only have cellular data wifi on my xsmax i do not pay an internet provider for home service so my xsmax will not update its software please help me
iPhone XS Max, iOS 12
Use of Wi-Fi is expected and generally required.
For Wi-Fi: Coffee shop, hotel lobby, library, cafe, Apple Store, most fast food shops, your cellular provider’s store, etc.
Your only options are Wi-Fi, or to use a computer (possibly via your iPhone as a hotspot to stage the update), or to use a hotspot.
Why? The cellular providers do not want large wads of data downloaded via cellular, as they’d have to enlarge their networks to support that. And for many folks, an iPhone update would blow through their data caps. Cellular data costs more. Sometimes much more.
Update (variously very expensive) via hotspot: https://mashtips.com/update-iphone-without-wifi-using-cellular-data/
Use of Wi-Fi is expected and generally required.
For Wi-Fi: Coffee shop, hotel lobby, library, cafe, Apple Store, most fast food shops, your cellular provider’s store, etc.
Your only options are Wi-Fi, or to use a computer (possibly via your iPhone as a hotspot to stage the update), or to use a hotspot.
Why? The cellular providers do not want large wads of data downloaded via cellular, as they’d have to enlarge their networks to support that. And for many folks, an iPhone update would blow through their data caps. Cellular data costs more. Sometimes much more.
Update (variously very expensive) via hotspot: https://mashtips.com/update-iphone-without-wifi-using-cellular-data/
are you sure that another iPhone/iPad hotspot would work for someone to update?
I read this user tip as that not being an option..
Updating iOS: common issues and solutions - Apple Community
2nd set of bullets, 2nd bullet
iOS updates require Wi-Fi.
You’ll need to do your update on a Wi-Fi network, whether a coffee shop, or an Apple Store, a bookstore, library, or otherwise.
Or you’ll need a hotspot on another iPhone or iPad, and use that for an update.
You will have to find a Wi-Fi hot spot somewhere. Good bets are Starbucks, MacDonalds, most coffee shops and diners, and just about all public libraries. Plus, of course, neighbors you are friendly with.
how do i do that because it says i have to be plugged in to the wifi and phone on lock and charging
im new to iphones this is my very first one n its really confusing and frustrating i feel like an idiot my little niece whizzes through hers easy
that's for automatic updates.. if it doesn't give you the option to update manually, turn off automatic updates. If it still doesn't show, restart your iPhone.
You will need to be connected to wifi, probably best to make sure you're fully charged too.
How do i do that because it says it won’t update unless my phone is plugged in and hooked to the wifi and in lock mode so how do i do all that?
ha ha, you're not an idiot. The kids grow up with this stuff!
A hotspot on another phone or iPad will not work. However, a MiFi or equivalent will.
I DO NOT HAVE WIFI I ONLY HAVE MOBILE DATA INTERNET I DO NOT PAY ANY SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INTERNET SO MY XS MAX WONT UPDATE PLEASE HELP
