Can't update iPhone 15 Pro Max to iOS 18.3 over 5G network

So I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max running IOS 18.2.3. This morning I read that there was a zero day exploit and I should update IOS as soon as I can. So I opened the settings app, tap on software updates, and sure enough there's an update to 18.3. The big issue:


It says I need wifi or 3G or Faster network. But as seen in the picture, I'm on 5G (TPG Singapore aka Simba). In the end I needed to create a Hotspot on my other phone and then tether my iPhone to that phone- an extremely weird solution!


Why does IOS not allow me to update the phone over 5G?


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iPhone 15 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 09:57 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2025 09:59 PM

Please check with your service provider and understand the data plan that comes with your SIM/eSIM Plan.

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Can't update iPhone 15 Pro Max to iOS 18.3 over 5G network

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