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ios 14.8 software update failed

How do I download IOS 14.8 if it keeps failing with "unable to download"

Posted on Oct 1, 2021 2:00 AM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2021 2:04 AM

Hi

This can happen for several reasons

Do you have sufficient space on the device to update
Do you have a reliable home wifi network
make sure the device is on charge

this document has more information: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201435

You may want to consider updating via iTunes on PC or Mac :https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204

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Oct 1, 2021 2:04 AM in response to Bournetoride

Hi

This can happen for several reasons

Do you have sufficient space on the device to update
Do you have a reliable home wifi network
make sure the device is on charge

this document has more information: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201435

You may want to consider updating via iTunes on PC or Mac :https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204

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