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iphone 7 says cellular update needed but I do have wi-fi and it works. Why can't I update over wi-fi?
iPhone 7
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iphone 7 says cellular update needed but I do have wi-fi and it works. Why can't I update over wi-fi?
iPhone 7
Try first to optimize the range of the mobile network, see this Apple article:
If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad
If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
If you still don't have a 'service' after that, see -> iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues
iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues - Apple Support
Why can't I update over wi-fi?
Check also the Wi-Fi network, see the following Apple articles:
Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password
If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password - Apple Support
See the following Apple articles:
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support
You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)
If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Try first to optimize the range of the mobile network, see this Apple article:
If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad
If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
If you still don't have a 'service' after that, see -> iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues
iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues - Apple Support
Why can't I update over wi-fi?
Check also the Wi-Fi network, see the following Apple articles:
Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password
If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password - Apple Support
See the following Apple articles:
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support
You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)
If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
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