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iPad connection problem - iPhone hotspot

I don’t have Wi-Fi but I have an iPhone with unlimited data. I would like to use the hotspot but the iPad does not backup with hotspot

iPad Air 3 Wi-Fi

Posted on Mar 11, 2021 6:38 AM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2021 6:46 AM

There are system limitations as to what can, and can not, be transmitted over a Hotspot connection. System Updates, Backup and Restore via Cellular hotspot are not supported.

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iPad connection problem - iPhone hotspot

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