Update my phone without wifi

How can I update my phone without Wi-Fi

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on May 27, 2022 9:09 PM

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Posted on May 27, 2022 9:27 PM

You can't. Apple is serious when they state that you need to connect with Wi-Fi.




Possible workaround.......If your computer is connected to the network using Ethernet, you can connect the iPhone to the computer that way using the Finder on a Mac or iTunes on a PC.

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May 27, 2022 9:21 PM in response to 38Carrielee

38Carrielee Said:

"How can I update my phone without Wi-Fi"

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Updating an iPhone W/O Wi-Fi:

Use a Computer and Connect Using Ethernet:

Start with attempting an update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet.  Go Here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.

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