Data on iPhone needs updating: Fix

Got this message "Using cellular data requires an update" when trying to browse the internet using cellular data? The main reason for this prompt is an upcoming iOS update that improves cellular network. However, you can fix the problem on your Apple iPhone and start using cellular network again.

Fix 1 – Update Carrier Settings

If your iPhone is about to receive a carrier settings update, you can install the update into the appropriate iPhone settings.

Step 1 – First, open the iPhone settings and then you have to open the “General” settings.

Step 2 – There, you will find the “About” section. Open it.

This About page contains various information about iPhone.

Step 3 – Look for the “Carrier” option in the list. Affected users will see a red dot notification prompt prompting them to update it.

Step 4 – Once you find the option, use it to update the carrier settings on your iPhone.

#After you update your carrier settings, you can use cellular data mode on your iPhone again.

Check if you can browse the internet in cellular data mode.

Fix 2 – Reset iPhone’s Network Settings

Misconfiguration of carrier network settings may cause this error to appear on your iPhone.

Step 1 – To fix this issue, you should reset your iPhone’s network settings to default mode. So go to your settings.

Step 2 – You have to go into the “General” settings.

Step 3 – Scroll down and go to the “Transfer or Reset iPhone” option.

Step 4 – Now, on the hover panel, use the “Reset” option there.

Step 5 – Next, click to run the “Reset Network Settings” option.

Step 6 – Later, click on Subsequent Request to confirm the action.

#Your iPhone can only reset network data during a system restart.

This is a non-invasive method. Therefore, none of your personal data (except saved Wi-Fi network credentials, cellular data configuration) will be lost in this method.

Fix 3 – Install all updates

In addition to carrier updates, you must also install normal iOS updates as it usually contains bug fixes, patches to resolve such issues.

Step 1 – In iPhone settings, open “General” settings.

# Step 2 – So, go to the Software Update section to update your iPhone.

Step 3 – Wait a second as the device gets updated information.

Step 4 – If any such updates are not already installed on your device, use the “Update Now” button to update your device.

[Alternatively, if you can't update your iPhone right away, you can schedule your iPhone to update overnight. In this case, the "Update Tonight" option will be useful.

Complete the update process. It may require you to enter a 6-digit Apple verification code to process the update.

Later, you can use cellular data without the error message.

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