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Q: How to get around the stupid 100 mb download limit on ipad without wifi

Hi. I have a brand new IPad Air cellular + wifi with 128 gb. I also have an unlimited 3G connectivity. But the stupid 100 mb limit has made my life very difficult. Please suggest some ways to download files larger than 100mb without wifi. I am located in India and I have confirmed from my telecom service provider that there is no maximum limit on downloads.

iPad Air Wi-Fi, Cellular, iOS 7.1

Posted on Apr 9, 2014 5:39 PM

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Q: How to get around the stupid 100 mb download limit on ipad without wifi

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  • by itzyaboyimo,

    itzyaboyimo itzyaboyimo Sep 24, 2015 7:13 AM in response to chakrabarti.arnab
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    Sep 24, 2015 7:13 AM in response to chakrabarti.arnab

    if you attempt to download the app, it will tell you that it is greater than 100mb and needs wifi. but the app will appear on your home screen, pending download. at that phone, if you soft reset the phone, it will download over the cellular network

  • by itzyaboyimo,

    itzyaboyimo itzyaboyimo Sep 24, 2015 7:14 AM in response to SusiBiker
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    Sep 24, 2015 7:14 AM in response to SusiBiker

    if you attempt to download the app, it will tell you that it is greater than 100mb and needs wifi. but the app will appear on your home screen, pending download. at that phone, if you soft reset the phone, it will download over the cellular network

  • by SusiBiker,

    SusiBiker SusiBiker Sep 24, 2015 3:40 PM in response to itzyaboyimo
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    Sep 24, 2015 3:40 PM in response to itzyaboyimo

    Thanks , next time I get into that situation, I'll give it a try.

    Much appreciated,

    Susi xx

  • by greenttree,

    greenttree greenttree Oct 4, 2015 6:36 AM in response to SusiBiker
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    Oct 4, 2015 6:36 AM in response to SusiBiker

    Apple,

    this 100mb limit is just stone age. I just came across it, and it makes my life miserable.

    forced by my company to use an iPhone 6 I am reconsidering this ecosystem.

    i am on the move for my company and have a sizeable volume. We talk gigabytes....

     

    none of my various android devices were limited in this.

    you won't win customers by setting them in cages.

    btw I m writing from the Netherlands.

     

    rgds, mike

  • by bobseufert,

    bobseufert bobseufert Oct 4, 2015 6:42 AM in response to greenttree
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    Oct 4, 2015 6:42 AM in response to greenttree

    If you want Apple's attention you need to use the link below.

     

    http://www.apple.com/feedback/

  • by arthuremzy,

    arthuremzy arthuremzy Oct 21, 2015 1:26 PM in response to chakrabarti.arnab
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    Oct 21, 2015 1:26 PM in response to chakrabarti.arnab

    I Used my phone as a hotspot to bypass the limitation. Hotspot on, connect on iPad, turn off cellular data on iPad, rock and roll.

     

    ipad air 2. iPhone 6s.

  • by SATTAPAAL,

    SATTAPAAL SATTAPAAL Oct 22, 2015 8:07 AM in response to Manthony6567
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    Oct 22, 2015 8:07 AM in response to Manthony6567

    THIS IS ACTUALLY WORKING ON IOS 9.1 - Thought it would be a dud! Wicked!

  • by dstrahm,

    dstrahm dstrahm Nov 11, 2015 1:24 PM in response to SATTAPAAL
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    Nov 11, 2015 1:24 PM in response to SATTAPAAL

    But you have to be connected to WiFi to download the 9.1 update!! 

     

    But if it actually removes the limit or rasies it significantly that will be helpful.  Apple has always tried to be helpful to those that do not have Steve Jobs' intellect by doing things for them and not allowing them to "hurt" themselves.  Nice sometimes, frustrating on most occasions.

  • by JC___,

    JC___ JC___ Nov 11, 2015 2:37 PM in response to chakrabarti.arnab
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    Nov 11, 2015 2:37 PM in response to chakrabarti.arnab

    HI, yes the annoying 100mb download. I've still been able to download bigger apps such as pages on my wifi/cellular iPad Air 2. Go into settings-mobile data-use mobile data for ..and check App Store is turned on. If it won't download then yeah hook up wifi or personal hotspot with your iPhone, but make sure you have enough data available

  • by S_Edwards,

    S_Edwards S_Edwards Dec 10, 2015 10:50 AM in response to JC___
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    Dec 10, 2015 10:50 AM in response to JC___

    You don't even have to do that.  I have a 6+ that is happily downloading a 200+MB app right now over my cellular connection.  The reboot trick still works in iOS 9.1.

     

    Click app to download/update.  Click OK on annoying popup message and see "Waiting..." underneath app's icon on home screen (I tried this with the app in a folder and it seemed to not want to cooperate).  Reboot phone then wait.. App changed and started showing download progress.  Just finished updating and has the blue dot next to it to show it's new.

  • by Masterwu2010,

    Masterwu2010 Masterwu2010 Jan 21, 2016 3:55 PM in response to diggbuzz
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    Jan 21, 2016 3:55 PM in response to diggbuzz

    Thanks!!!  your solution worked well for me.

  • by huilie,

    huilie huilie Jan 28, 2016 7:16 PM in response to Star Traveler
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    Jan 28, 2016 7:16 PM in response to Star Traveler

    To be fair, I just found out that when you discard the message about not being able to download an app over 100MB and then start it again with an iPhone 6S and iOS 9.2 it starts anyway. But that still leaves my complaint that it pretends that it isn't possible at first. Furthermore, I also just found out that an iOS updat actually does require a WiFi connection. I could imagine that due to technical difficulties that's always necessery, but if not, it begs the same question: why am I nnot able to update the iOS through cellular data?

  • by commobob2,

    commobob2 commobob2 Mar 3, 2016 11:54 AM in response to DMiranda1985
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    Mar 3, 2016 11:54 AM in response to DMiranda1985

    THANKS! TOO EASY! I have 14g left for the next ten days. will I be ok? hmmmm let me think, uuuuuuuh yes?;)

  • by Hazem Midani,

    Hazem Midani Hazem Midani Mar 30, 2016 12:39 AM in response to chakrabarti.arnab
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    Mar 30, 2016 12:39 AM in response to chakrabarti.arnab

    HI. To go over this problem, since you have a unlimited cellular internet. Connect your iPad with your phone through bluetooth ! And your phone as the personal hotspot. Now, you can download items over 100 mb simpy to your IPa. Hope this is clear.

    BEst regards.

    HAzem ******

     

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  • by UZMalik,

    UZMalik UZMalik Jun 3, 2016 10:04 PM in response to Ehatmoh
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    Jun 3, 2016 10:04 PM in response to Ehatmoh

    Just waisted hard-earned 1 grand on ipad pro to find out it can't download over 100mb over mobile network. Should have stayed in windows/android world.

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