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Under automatic update “iPhone will try to update this software later tonight “ but it does no do

Posted on Feb 21, 2021 4:52 PM

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Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version-

* Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot

* The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode

* The battery state of charge must be above 50%

* Your iPhone must have at least 6GB or more free storage space

* Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN

* If you are not planning for it to update automatically you should turn this option off, as it will only update when the phone is plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi and locked

* You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Axel F.

Posted on Feb 21, 2021 4:54 PM

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Feb 21, 2021 4:54 PM in response to shirish241

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version-

* Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot

* The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode

* The battery state of charge must be above 50%

* Your iPhone must have at least 6GB or more free storage space

* Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN

* If you are not planning for it to update automatically you should turn this option off, as it will only update when the phone is plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi and locked

* You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Axel F.

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