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My phone keeps saying update requested but no update has started it has been several days and no update what do I do is not updating

My phone will not update it keeps saying update requested but nothing will happen

iPhone XR, iOS 12

Posted on Oct 21, 2019 2:25 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2019 5:28 AM

Are you connected to WiFi overnight? I have heard rumors that Apple no longer permits iOS updates over cellular data.


Also, is your battery level above 50%? That is another gating factor.

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My phone keeps saying update requested but no update has started it has been several days and no update what do I do is not updating

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