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15.0.1 - nitemare update

purchase brand new iPhone 13 Pro Max

read all about install issues

dont restore anything yet

erase the iPhone to start it from scratch

try repeatedly to install 15.0.1 -

see "preparing update"

or

"install now" with spinning sprocket cursor

give up

come back two hours later

sprocket cursor still spinning




Posted on Oct 5, 2021 6:33 PM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2021 6:44 PM

To update iOS:

  • Is the iPhone plugged into power (not using Low Power Mode)?
  • Is iPhone connected to the Internet using Wi-Fi (not using Personal Hotspot or VPN)?

FWIW: I have installed iOS 15.0.1 on iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XS, iPhone XR and iPhone 12 Pro without any issue.

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Oct 5, 2021 6:44 PM in response to NITEBOATER

To update iOS:

  • Is the iPhone plugged into power (not using Low Power Mode)?
  • Is iPhone connected to the Internet using Wi-Fi (not using Personal Hotspot or VPN)?

FWIW: I have installed iOS 15.0.1 on iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XS, iPhone XR and iPhone 12 Pro without any issue.

15.0.1 - nitemare update

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