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How do i update using my software using mobile data?

How do I update my software using my mobile data?

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 12, 2020 8:29 AM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2020 8:31 AM

You cannot update iOS nor iPadOS using cellular data. The iOS update system requires either a WiFi connection, or a computer using iTunes (or finder for MacOS Catalina).


If you use a MiFi device for your internet connection over cellular, then yes that works because the iPhone or iPad is connecting to the MiFi device over WiFi.

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Aug 12, 2020 8:31 AM in response to dimakatso96

You cannot update iOS nor iPadOS using cellular data. The iOS update system requires either a WiFi connection, or a computer using iTunes (or finder for MacOS Catalina).


If you use a MiFi device for your internet connection over cellular, then yes that works because the iPhone or iPad is connecting to the MiFi device over WiFi.

How do i update using my software using mobile data?

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