topic Re: Carrier Settings Update - iPhone 6s in Get Support

Carrier Settings Update - iPhone 6s

luke11992 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:52:55 GMT

I just received a popup on my iPhone for a "Carrier Settings Update", with the options "Not Now, or Update". I've never gotten this in my 3+ years with PM, does anyone know what this is for?

Re: Carrier Settings Update - iPhone 6s

Jb456 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:06:01 GMT

@luke11992 It's important that you always do the updates and that your phone is fully up to date.

Carrier settings are your network settings for your phone to work.

Carrier settings updates let your carrier provider update carrier network and related settings to improve cellular network connectivity and performance.

Re: Carrier Settings Update - iPhone 6s

luke11992 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:11:53 GMT

I've seen others mention that this has come up when a new feature is being introduced (ie. Wifi calling, VOLTE, etc.). I'm assuming that isn't the case here, but it would be a nice little surprise!

Re: Carrier Settings Update - iPhone 6s

Jb456 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:16:25 GMT

@luke11992 Neither is the case for Public Mobile unfortunately at this time. Telus owns Koodo and Public Mobile.

Koodo which is 2nd tier offer both Volte-wificalling).

Public Mobile is 3rd basic tier, support only online, bottom of the barrel for a cheap plan. Don't see them coming here anytime soon.

It's good that your iPhone 6s is getting an update. Maybe the last one before Apple ends supporting this older device.