How To Download Carrier Settings On Iphone

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This wikiHow teaches you how to download updated cellular network settings—such as those that add support for MMS, VoLTE, or Wi-Fi calling—to your iPhone.

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Connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. Your iPhone must be connected to the internet to access to download the file that contains your new carrier settings.^[1]
- Use this method when you change network carriers, get a new SIM card, or have been instructed by your provider that an update is available.
- In most cases, you'll see a pop-up on your iPhone when your carrier settings should be updated. If you get such a message, tap Update or OK to complete the update.
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Open your iPhone's Settings . It's the gray gear icon on your home screen.

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Tap General .
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Tap About .
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Tap Update . A small file containing updates to your phone's cellular, network, and messaging settings will now download to your device. The update should only take a few moments to complete.
- You'll only see this button if your carrier has released an update. If you don't see it, no update is available.
- If the update is mandatory, the button may say "OK" instead of "Update."
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1. Connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
2. Open your Settings.
3. Tap General.
4. Tap About.
5. Tap Update or OK.

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