iPhone won't update and says I need to restore

Tried to update my iphone with new operating system using itunes, it won't update and says i need to restore which will result in losing all settings and content?!?!

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Posted on Oct 5, 2019 2:46 PM

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Saifan Pilot

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Posted on Oct 5, 2019 2:58 PM

Why not do it on iPhone via wifi: Settings → General → Software Update

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Oct 5, 2019 2:58 PM in response to abominable2

Why not do it on iPhone via wifi: Settings → General → Software Update

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