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tolu83 Author

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An update is required to use cellular data on this phone

my iPhone is not able to connect to mobile data. It shows “error” and that “an update is required to use cellular data. What do I do?

Posted on Oct 29, 2022 8:47 PM

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TheLittles

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Posted on Oct 29, 2022 9:17 PM

tolu83 Said:

"An update is required to use cellular data on this phone: my iPhone is not able to connect to mobile data. It shows 'error' and that 'an update is required to use cellular data. What do I do?"

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Install a Carrier Update:

Because you need to contact your carrier, request carrier updates. Once they are installed, you can then update the iOS. So, contact your carrier, asking them where to get these. Go Here: Manually Update your Carrier Settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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