How to change system updaute from WiFi to mobile network

How to change wifi to mobile data

iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Feb 9, 2023 3:51 PM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2023 3:59 PM

You misunderstand; you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to download the update.


You cannot download it over a cellular data connection (at the request of the cellular providers, it's not a restriction Apple decided to impose.)


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Feb 9, 2023 4:05 PM in response to LuckyMichael

Following on from Dogcow-Moof's answer. Only iPhones that support 5G can be updated via Mobile Data.

  • 5G = iPhone SE 3. Gen, iPhone 12, 13 and 14 series


But out can also update from a PC/Mac.


How to update via iTunes on Mac or Windows:


To update via Finder on Mac:


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