Updating/restoring iPhone
When downloading the software update on iTunes using a computer with my phone plugged in, do I need to keep my phone in recovery mode?
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14
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When downloading the software update on iTunes using a computer with my phone plugged in, do I need to keep my phone in recovery mode?
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14
It should not be in recovery mode for a normal update. Only required if the phone is frozen or in trouble.
see
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
compared to
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen - Apple Support
It should not be in recovery mode for a normal update. Only required if the phone is frozen or in trouble.
see
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
compared to
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen - Apple Support
Updating/restoring iPhone