How to update using my mobile data instead of WiFi

I am trying to update using the mobile data but it only wants WiFi

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 6, 2022 5:01 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 10:30 PM

nokukhanya32 wrote:

I am trying to update using the mobile data but it only wants WiFi


Nope. You need Wi-Fi, or a computer, or an iPhone with 5G and a 5G network connection. Only way an SE can do this without Wi-Fi or a computer is with a cellular data router from your cellular provider. 3G and 4G connections will not work, nor will a hotspot.

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Jan 6, 2022 10:30 PM in response to nokukhanya32

nokukhanya32 wrote:

I am trying to update using the mobile data but it only wants WiFi


Nope. You need Wi-Fi, or a computer, or an iPhone with 5G and a 5G network connection. Only way an SE can do this without Wi-Fi or a computer is with a cellular data router from your cellular provider. 3G and 4G connections will not work, nor will a hotspot.

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