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I have no way to access WiFi. The fact I can’t update my version of iOS is absolutely ridiculous

Surely Apple need to allow people to download iOS updates with cellular data? With 5G speeds now it’s ridiculous that this option has been removed. I have no way to access WiFi.

iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 27, 2021 9:07 AM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2021 9:47 AM

You can only use mobile data if you have 5G. The iPhone 12 supports 5G, but your carrier has to provide a 5G connection. If that is not available, you will need wi-fi. That has always been a restriction. If you cannot access wi-fi or 5G, then you will need to use a computer and the latest version of iTunes to update.

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Oct 27, 2021 9:47 AM in response to buggy1982

You can only use mobile data if you have 5G. The iPhone 12 supports 5G, but your carrier has to provide a 5G connection. If that is not available, you will need wi-fi. That has always been a restriction. If you cannot access wi-fi or 5G, then you will need to use a computer and the latest version of iTunes to update.

I have no way to access WiFi. The fact I can’t update my version of iOS is absolutely ridiculous

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