How to Download Apps Over 200 MB From App Store

Last Updated: December 6, 2019

If you try to download an app that is more than 200MB using a mobile network or cellular data, you may get a notification that it is not possible. This wikiHow will show you how you can avoid this issue and download large apps using mobile data.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
iOS 13

1
Go into Settings on your phone.
2
Find the iTunes & App Store section.

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3
Find the settings Mobile Data or Cellular Data. Click on App Downloads.
4
Choose Always Allow.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
iOS 12 and Older

1
Make sure WiFi is turned off. You can turn WiFi off two different ways:
- Swipe up and deselect the WiFi icon
  , or
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and ensure the switch is set to off.
2
Download the desired app from the App Store. You will get a notification about the 200MB restriction. Click OK.
3
Go to Settings > General.
4
Open Date &Time settings.
5
Disable the option Set Automatically.
6
Set a new date almost a year forward.
7
Find the app you tried to download and tap it to start downloading.

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