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I want to use on my phone cellular network

i don’t have any WiFi network where I actually stay, I stay alone. Now I have to update my backup files and update new version of iOS by cellular network. Please let me know how can I do it?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 31, 2022 1:52 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2022 2:01 PM

Only an iPhone 12 or 13 with 5G service can update completely over cellular.

To update an iPhone 7, you will need both a WiFi & cellular service.


Find what carrier the phone is locked to (presuming it is locked) and start a contract with them or ask them to unlock the phone. Then you can select a carrier of your choice.


For the WiFi part, head down to a McDonalds, Starbucks, library, etc. (any place that has an open WiFi source and use their WiFi to update.

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Jan 31, 2022 2:01 PM in response to Devil73

Only an iPhone 12 or 13 with 5G service can update completely over cellular.

To update an iPhone 7, you will need both a WiFi & cellular service.


Find what carrier the phone is locked to (presuming it is locked) and start a contract with them or ask them to unlock the phone. Then you can select a carrier of your choice.


For the WiFi part, head down to a McDonalds, Starbucks, library, etc. (any place that has an open WiFi source and use their WiFi to update.

I want to use on my phone cellular network

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