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Is there a way of turning off iOS updates over cellular eg in MobileIron?

Hi,

Is there a way of turning off iOS updates over cellular eg in MobileIron?

It will eat into our corporate mobile provider's data mountain if 1500 users download GBs of iOS updates regularly.

It would be great there was a "On wifi only" option

I'm also looking for a table of how large each major and minor update actually is.


iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 18, 2021 3:27 AM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2021 4:23 PM

Hello RussTil,



We’d love to assist you with updating the software on your iOS device. Cellular data is not used to complete an update. You can update wirelessly using a Wi-Fi connection or a computer. You can also turn off You can turn off automatic updates and update apps manually. More information can be found using the links below:


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


How to manually update apps on your Apple device


If you need more space for an update



Also, when you have a software update available in the Settings app, it provides you with the file size. 



Thanks for connecting with Apple Support Communities. We hope this helps. 

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Mar 19, 2021 4:23 PM in response to RussTil

Hello RussTil,



We’d love to assist you with updating the software on your iOS device. Cellular data is not used to complete an update. You can update wirelessly using a Wi-Fi connection or a computer. You can also turn off You can turn off automatic updates and update apps manually. More information can be found using the links below:


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


How to manually update apps on your Apple device


If you need more space for an update



Also, when you have a software update available in the Settings app, it provides you with the file size. 



Thanks for connecting with Apple Support Communities. We hope this helps. 

Is there a way of turning off iOS updates over cellular eg in MobileIron?

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