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Why can’t you back up over cellular data

do you have to use WiFi for backups and updates

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 12:08 AM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2020 1:19 AM

Yes.

4 replies

Oct 1, 2020 2:15 AM in response to SravanKrA

Hi I’m curious what the reason is? I don’t currently have wifi active . I understand why you would elect to use wifi , but why can’t I choose to use my data? Thank you.

Why can’t you back up over cellular data

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