Update iphone 8s from OS 11 to OS 14 or can I update in version steps?

I had to replace my phone 7s with a iphone 8s running OS 11 that I had laying around. The only update available is the latest version OS14.2. The update fails when trying to install.


Is there a repository where I can update incrementally? I may not be able to upgrade due to the update being to far back in the upgrade process?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 11

Posted on Nov 27, 2020 10:06 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2020 11:08 AM

This has been solved.


I needed to make sure my iPhone wasn't not password protected. Install worked as expected.


Found the solution here

https://appuals.com/how-to-fix-update-error-4000-on-iphone/


To turn off password go to

Settings

Touch ID and Paswords

Turn Passwords Off

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