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Temmy21 Author

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How to download iOS 16

Why can’t I use my own data to do it why must it be WiFi

Posted on Sep 14, 2022 9:49 PM

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Tesserax

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Posted on Sep 14, 2022 9:53 PM

Because, if the phone is not connected via Wi-Fi to the Internet, it won't update on a cellular-only data connection … unless it is on certain 5G cellular networks.

Ref: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support

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