Once this is enabled, go to , and you should see the option to download the update using your data plan. Method 2: The Personal Hotspot Trick

Your iPhone must be above 50% battery or plugged into a charger to initiate an update.

Before you hit download using cellular data, keep these three things in mind:

If you aren't on an unlimited plan, check your data usage. An iOS update can easily consume your entire monthly allowance in minutes. To give you the most accurate advice, let me know: What iPhone model are you using? Do you have access to a laptop or PC ? Is your cellular plan unlimited , or do you have a data cap ?

If you have an iPhone 12 or newer and a 5G data plan, Apple allows you to download iOS updates directly over cellular. Open . Tap Cellular (or Mobile Service). Select Cellular Data Options . Tap Data Mode . Select Allow More Data on 5G .

Here is the complete guide on how to download a software update without Wi-Fi on your iPhone. Method 1: Use 5G Cellular Data

If you don't have 5G or your iPhone is an older model, you can "trick" the device into thinking it is on Wi-Fi by using a second device’s hotspot.