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May need a new phone or updates working better

I can’t do any updates my phone is acting like a broke phone

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 28, 2020 6:46 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2020 7:05 PM

Use internet speed over 15 Mbps (both download and upload) speed for error free update. Avoid latching on to Hotspot or WiFi Extenders

VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the update servers.

If you still can't install the latest version of iOS, try downloading the update again:

  1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
  1. Find the iOS update in the list of apps.
  1. Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
  1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS update.

If you don’t see the update in the list of apps or if the issue happens again, you need to update your device with iTunes.

Try updating iOS after each step.

  • Try Forget the WiFi network and add again
  • Try another WiFi network 
  • Toggle sets automatically off and then on
  • Reset your network settings
  • Force restart your device
  • Remove any beta profiles, if applicable
  • If everything fails: - Use iTunes or Finder (for MacOS Catalina+) to update your device instead of over-the-air


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Nov 28, 2020 7:05 PM in response to jamario113

Use internet speed over 15 Mbps (both download and upload) speed for error free update. Avoid latching on to Hotspot or WiFi Extenders

VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the update servers.

If you still can't install the latest version of iOS, try downloading the update again:

  1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
  1. Find the iOS update in the list of apps.
  1. Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
  1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS update.

If you don’t see the update in the list of apps or if the issue happens again, you need to update your device with iTunes.

Try updating iOS after each step.

  • Try Forget the WiFi network and add again
  • Try another WiFi network 
  • Toggle sets automatically off and then on
  • Reset your network settings
  • Force restart your device
  • Remove any beta profiles, if applicable
  • If everything fails: - Use iTunes or Finder (for MacOS Catalina+) to update your device instead of over-the-air


Nov 28, 2020 7:16 PM in response to jamario113

jamario113 Said:

May need a new phone or updates working better: I can’t do any updates my phone is acting like a broke phone

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Any Backups Prior to this Update?

Restore your iPhone from a backup you made prior to all of this. If you never made a backup, then take this as a learning experience, and note to always backup your iPhone for recovery after issues like this. Learn More Here: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a Backup - Apple Support



In depth...

To Update an iPhone:

Update your iPhone using the iPhone itself, a Mac, or a PC, even. How to do so....


Two Major Steps: - Backup then Update

1. Backup First: Make a backup of your device using iCloud or your computer


2. Then, Update Using these Links:

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