Download iOS 15 with cellular data
I have an iPhone 7 with iOS 12 only. How do I download the latest iOS 15.6 without internet service or wi-fi?
iPhone 7, iOS 12
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I have an iPhone 7 with iOS 12 only. How do I download the latest iOS 15.6 without internet service or wi-fi?
iPhone 7, iOS 12
Your iPhone 7 cannot use cellular data to update. You need an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 with 5G service to do so.
You can use a computer, however, if you have one. If not, take it in to any Apple Store, and they'll most likely help you.
Update software on your iPhone or iPad with Mac - Apple Support
Update software on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support
Your iPhone 7 cannot use cellular data to update. You need an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 with 5G service to do so.
You can use a computer, however, if you have one. If not, take it in to any Apple Store, and they'll most likely help you.
Update software on your iPhone or iPad with Mac - Apple Support
Update software on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support
An iPhone 7 does not have 5G support so you cannot update your software over 5G
Download the update via a pc or Mac instead
Update your iPhone using a Mac with macOS Catalina or higher
On a Mac with macOS Catalina or higher, you will use the finder in order to upgrade your iPhone. Make sure to Back up your device before starting the upgrade process.
On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, you will follow the following steps:
Update your iPhone via a Mac running macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a Windows PC
On macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a windows machine, we won't use the Finder to upgrade your iOS
Instead, we will use iTunes. Make sure to Back up your device before doing any update or upgrade to your phone.
I have no internet or wi-for capability does that mean I can never get it done I’m in very rural area off the grid
If you have no Internet connection save for your cellular data, then yes. Perhaps someone else would let you use their Wi-Fi?
Download iOS 15 with cellular data