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Software is not update in my phone due to which I’m unable to install some apps and the phone is not showing update option

when can I update software

Posted on Aug 8, 2021 7:02 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2021 8:29 PM

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 cannot be connected through VPN
  • 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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Aug 8, 2021 8:29 PM in response to Community User

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 cannot be connected through VPN
  • 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.

Aug 8, 2021 8:26 PM in response to Community User

sharnal wrote:

Ok. And after that?

After you have updated to iOS 14.7.1, you can download the apps you want provided you have enough free space.

  • Connect iPhone to power supply (not using Low Power Mode)
  • Connect iPhone to the Internet via Wi-Fi (not using Personal Hotspot or cellular data)
  • Make sure you have 4-5GB free space on iPhone

Software is not update in my phone due to which I’m unable to install some apps and the phone is not showing update option

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