I can’t update my phone while it’s connected to the WiFi

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 20, 2021 02:24 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Sep 20, 2021 02:26 PM

Your phone is not connected to Wi-Fi, it is connected to a personal hotspot. It needs to be connected to “real” Wi-Fi.

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Lawrence Finch

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Sep 20, 2021 02:26 PM in response to alpha197

Your phone is not connected to Wi-Fi, it is connected to a personal hotspot. It needs to be connected to “real” Wi-Fi.

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