Updating steam games manually

[Feng Shwane]

I've seen a few similar threads on here, but nothing that answers my question. My uni's internet blocks steam, so I have a mi-fi so I can have my own personal internet. However, the mi-fi only has a bandwidth limit of 5 gb per month, so I can't download any big updates on it. Right now, I need to patch DotA 2, is there any way I can download the patch and install it manually?

[Τhe Rolling Cheese Wheel]

No. Data 2 requires an internet connection and the latest patch whenever you play.

[Feng Shwane]

I realize that. That much is obvious. What I am asking is if there is any way to download the patch files on my own (not through steam) and manually input the files.

[Vaemer-Riit]

The patch: No

The entire game: Yes

You could have a friend install and update on his computer, Copy all of the files to an external Hard Drive.

Then take the drive home and exit steam, replace your DOTA 2 Files with the copies on the external drive, and then restart steam. You might need to verify the game after you restart steam.

[Feng Shwane]

So there is no way to download the patch from the internet outside of steam. I figured as much, I just wanted to make sure. Thanks for your help.