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Why can’t I update my iOS on my network data instead of WiFi??

Why can’t I use my network to update my iOS

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 3, 2022 7:31 AM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2022 7:35 AM

4G has not enough bandwidth to download a software update.

If you have 5G this is possible

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Why can’t I update my iOS on my network data instead of WiFi??

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