Is it possible to upload to iCloud with cell data? I live in rural area and WiFi is BAD

Is it possible to upload to iCloud with cell data? I live in rural area and WiFi is BAD

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Posted on May 27, 2021 8:24 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2021 8:45 AM

You can access files and sync data to iCloud over cellular. But you cannot backup to iCloud over cellular. An iCloud backup requires WiFi.

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May 27, 2021 8:45 AM in response to Myhipsterfarm

You can access files and sync data to iCloud over cellular. But you cannot backup to iCloud over cellular. An iCloud backup requires WiFi.

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