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How do I downloaded the update without WiFi. I do not have access to WiFi and want to use my mobile data but there is no option
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uncheck wi-fi ....settings/wi-fi
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Being able to download and apply a software update without Wi-Fi is definitely something that can be done, NICMAR32. Typically, you would get an alert stating that you’re not connected to Wi-Fi and be given the option to proceed over cellular data. This will never happen automatically over your cellular data connection. We’re glad that you were able to finally get the update installed, but we wanted to set you up for future success. Here’s some additional information that may help in the future: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-210995/
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I was not given an option to proceed over cellular; my phone is set to download over cellular and not required Wifi, and I only see a message to connect to Wifi to download the system software update.
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Thanks for clarifying that a connection to WiFi is required to download the software update, hblatz. Since your phone is configured to download over the cellular network and you still get that notification for a WiFi requirement, this is a requirement included with the software and there is no way to override it. Please complete your software update when you are connected to a WiFi network.
Are there any other Verizon Wireless questions that we can answer for you today?
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Is this going to be fixed soon? Still can't update system software without Wi-Fi, despite also having unlimited data. Pretty unacceptable in my opinion, considering I need to use another verizon phone's hotspot to do this.
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tsidnal, I can certainly understand your concerns about being able to update your Samsung Galaxy phone. Regrettably, system updates require a Wi-Fi connection at this time. If you run into any issues or need additional assistance please let us know.
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This is unacceptably shoddy support for your customers.
I sometimes have to wait a week before I can make the hour long drive (that's TWO hours for the round trip) to find a "free" wifi connection.
Then have to put up with a barrage of spam for a week or so after the update.
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I certainly apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. We do our best to ensure that software updates are easily available. Unfortunately, we don't have the ability to change the way the manufacture wants the updates done.
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Okay Verizon. You mean to tell me as the richest most powerful wireless provider in the country you cannot recode to allow a Samsung OS update? Poor showing. Fix it.
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Try turning on the cell phone hot spot. That is what I had to do with my iPhone X.
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It is, and it's off. It literally gives no other option
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if wi-fi isn't turned on,you're not in a verizon service area.
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Yes, I am in a Verizon service area. I wish I could post a screenshot so you could actually understand what I am saying.
It says "connect to WiFi and download this update for free" there is no option to not do so. My wifi is off. I never use wifi since I have unlimited data so unless there is somewhere else something needs to be changed everything to you have said is invalid
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it sounds like it isn't a verizon update....verizon won't say, "download for free".
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Due to the age of this thread, it will be locked in order to keep discussions current. If you have the same or a similar question/issue we invite you to start a new thread on the topic.
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Being able to update without WiFi is important at times. You have the option to do this through the Google play store. If you go to the Google play store and select the menu on the top left and then go to settings there will be an option to change it to update on cellular data. I hope this helps.
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No this was no help. It's not an app it was a software update. I ended up
having to use my mifi to do the update and use my own data to update it.
This is absolutely ridiculous.
On Dec 3, 2017 12:16 PM, "vzw_customer_support" <forums@verizonwireless.com>
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This did not work. My Play Store setting is set to update "over any network."
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It doesn't give any other option only says connect to wifi to download software update I dont have access to wifi
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Are there no coffee shops or restaurants nearby that offer free Wi-Fi?
I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.
