Can I back up my iPhone using my cellular data instead of wifi?

Can I back up my iPhone using my cellular data instead of wifi?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 26, 2022 8:35 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2022 8:47 PM

Backing up to iCloud by using cellular data requires a 5G connection and that is only available to iPhones 12/13/14 at present. You have an iPhone XR which is not capable of a 5G connection. You, therefore, must use a Wi-Fi connection to backup your iPhone to iCloud.


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Nov 26, 2022 8:47 PM in response to VanessaTheBestA

Backing up to iCloud by using cellular data requires a 5G connection and that is only available to iPhones 12/13/14 at present. You have an iPhone XR which is not capable of a 5G connection. You, therefore, must use a Wi-Fi connection to backup your iPhone to iCloud.


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