undiebirdlo Author

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I am unable to install IOS 14

I am unable to install IOS 14.

Unexpected error.

I tried to install by using the phone. Failed.

I tried to install by using itune. Also failed.

But no way to get into the recovery mode to fix this problem.

Pls advise how to do.

Thanks a lot.

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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 5:14 AM

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undiebirdlo Author

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Feb 25, 2021 5:14 AM in response to undiebirdlo

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Feb 25, 2021 3:27 AM in response to undiebirdlo

These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model --> You need to Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support

iOS 14.4 —> 6S / 6S Plus, SE (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), 7 / 7 Plus, 8 / 8 Plus, X, XR, XS /XS Max, 11,11 Pro /11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro max

iOS 12.5.1 —> Final release supported on iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3 and iPod Touch (6th generation)

iOS 10.3.3 —> Final release supported on iPhone 5C and iPad (4th generation)

iOS 10.3.4 —> Final release supported on iPhone 5 and iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

iOS 9.3.6 —> Final release supported on iPhone 4S, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPad Mini (1st generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

iOS 7.1.2 —> Final release supported on iPhone 4.

iOS 6.1.6 —> iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch (4th generation) only

iOS 4.2.1 —> Final release supported on iPhone 3G and iPod Touch (2nd generation)

iOS 6.1.5 —> Final release supported on iPhone 3GS, and iPod Touch (4th generation)

iOS 3.1.3 —> Final release supported on iPhone (1st generation) and iPod Touch (1st generation)

Learn how to--> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Feb 25, 2021 5:20 AM in response to SravanKrA

My current IOS is 13.6.1, not in the above list and I am using window 10.

I am trying the auto update on iphone. If fails, I will capture the failure screen so that you could help me.

Thanks a lot.

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undiebirdlo Author

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Feb 25, 2021 4:09 AM in response to undiebirdlo

The above message is not very readable so I re-write as below:

My current IOS is 13.6.1, not in the above list and I am using window 10.

I am trying the auto update on iphone. If fails, I will capture the failure screen so that you could help me.

Supporting screen capture:

My current setting:

What I am doing now:

Hope this is clear.

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undiebirdlo Author

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Feb 25, 2021 5:13 AM in response to undiebirdlo

I got the following error message after I follow the above video SravanKrA mentioned.

Does anyone has potential solution?

By the way, SravanKrA, are you a normal citizen or a staff from Apple?

Thanks a lot.

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