No need to wait for WiFi: Apple iPhone 12 series supports downloading system updates via 5G network

According to a support document released this week, Apple has launched the option of using 5G cellular data to download iOS system updates on the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

To download iOS updates via 5G, users must enable the “Allow more data when 5G” mode in the Settings app under Cellular > Cellular Data . Apple said that this mode can also achieve higher-quality video and FaceTime calls, and allows third-party applications to use more cellular data to enhance the experience when connected to a 5G network.

According to a Verizon internal document obtained by MacRumors, the function of downloading iOS updates via cellular is limited to 5G iPhones with the “Allow more data to be used when 5G” mode is enabled. On all previous generation iPhones and iPhone 12 models connected to an LTE network, a Wi-Fi connection is still required to download iOS updates.

Naijatechnews.com understands that Apple’s support document also confirms that when using the iPhone 12 in dual-SIM mode, no other version supports 5G except for the Chinese version, but Apple plans to release it in other countries later this year Enable the 5G function in dual card mode on.