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If Wi-Fi is not working and I want to do iCloud backup through cellular data

my Wi-Fi tab is not working in mg iPhone 8 Plus. I want to do iCloud backup through cellular data, how to do it?

Posted on Jul 10, 2022 3:13 AM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2022 6:50 AM

Only if you have an iPhone 12 or 13 or SE 3rd gen with a 5G connection you can use over the 5G network.


Try to get the Wi-Fi network working, see the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support

 

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

 

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password - Apple Support


If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.


Then see -> How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud - Apple Support

 


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Jul 10, 2022 6:50 AM in response to dtsramya

Only if you have an iPhone 12 or 13 or SE 3rd gen with a 5G connection you can use over the 5G network.


Try to get the Wi-Fi network working, see the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support

 

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

 

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password - Apple Support


If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.


Then see -> How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud - Apple Support

 


If Wi-Fi is not working and I want to do iCloud backup through cellular data

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