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I have tried to update IOS now for 2 hours… I have backed up my account and have the storage for the update. What in the world can I do- (besides throwing my phone and flipping out… done ✔️ … anyway!! Didn’t solve a thing.

I have tried to update IOS now for 2 hours… I have backed up my account and have the storage for the update. What in the world can I do- (besides throwing my phone and flipping out… done ✔️

🤬 🤬 😡 🤜🏻 💥……anyway

Didn’t solve anything either….

beyonf frustrated as I’ve just needed this update to sync the dang watch I just bought….

please help. Any suggestions?

I already contacted APPLE SUPPORT.., will talk to them tomorrow…

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 11:00 PM

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User profile for user: Lawrence Finch
Lawrence Finch
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Posted on Sep 29, 2021 1:31 AM

To update all of these requirements must be met:

  • You need at least 5 GB free
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot) unless it is an iPhone 12 series with an active 5G network connection
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode


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User profile for user: Lawrence Finch
Lawrence Finch
User level: Level 10
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Sep 29, 2021 1:31 AM in response to Victoriousss

To update all of these requirements must be met:

  • You need at least 5 GB free
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot) unless it is an iPhone 12 series with an active 5G network connection
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode


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Sep 29, 2021 1:18 AM in response to AKRBTN

I’ll upload a screenshot- this was the last one- I tried on my old iPhone to see if there were any issues and it updated just fine… I have troubleshooted everything that it said to do. Cleared storage, backups saved to iTunes and MAC. ive been at this for so long I just want to try to do everything I possibly can so that I can just be done at this point bc the closet APPLE store near me is around 1.5 hours alway so I won’t be able to go till this weekend. So I’m hoping if worse comes to worst they can help over the phone so I don’t have to wait all week just for an update. It’s so odd I mean I am aware now that my storage was full so I’m assuming that’s how I missed 2 IOS updates… I was just surprised bc I usually get an email or notification on another form along with APPLE Notifications as well. Just odd. 🤔

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I have tried to update IOS now for 2 hours… I have backed up my account and have the storage for the update. What in the world can I do- (besides throwing my phone and flipping out… done ✔️ … anyway!! Didn’t solve a thing.

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