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I'm using my phone's hot spot for the internet connection while I try to update my phone. Will that cause an error message?

I am using my iphone hot spot for the internet connection while trying to update my iphone. Will that cause an error message?


iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 6, 2021 7:34 AM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2021 7:38 AM

You can't do that.

You need access to a WiFi network, not a hotspot.

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I'm using my phone's hot spot for the internet connection while I try to update my phone. Will that cause an error message?

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