Apple Releases Verizon Carrier Update For iPhone 5 To Reduce Inadvertent Cellular Data Usage
Apple issued an important new carrier settings update for the iPhone 5 on the Verizon Wireless network. This update eliminate an issue where Verizon Cellular Data would be used while the iPhone 5 is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Check out after the break for instructions to install the update.
This carrier settings update resolves an issue in which, under certain circumstances, iPhone 5 may use Verizon cellular data while the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Follow these instructions to install the update.
1. Tap Settings > General > About.
2. Wait for the following alert to appear: (top right)
3. Tap OK to install the update.
4. Hold the Sleep/Wake button down until you see “slide to power off”.
5. Slide to power off.
6. After the device powers off, hold the Sleep/Wake button to turn your phone back on.Note: To finish the installation of the update, your iPhone 5 must be turned off and then on again. After your iPhone restarts, tap Settings > General > About, then scroll down to Carrier and verify that “Verizon 13.1” is displayed.
Via [MacRumors]
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