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Update without WiFi

Can anyone please tell me why i can’t Update iOS without bring on wifi. I can do iCloud backups now without being on wifi ( finaly).

I use my iPhone as a modem ( unlimited data, which is not uncommon here in Denmark to have that dataplan). I dont have wifi anymore in the house, my phone is the wifi.

seems Odd that Apple won’t allow us to update iOS using cellular??

Am I missing a seething or so it not possible??

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 17, 2021 3:41 AM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2021 3:58 AM

At this time, you can only update over a cellular network if you have an iPhone 12 or 13 with a 5G network connection. Otherwise, you need a WiFi connection or use your computer with an internet connection.

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Update without WiFi

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