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Can you update to IOS 15 from IOS 13.1

I've been away for sometime and obviously my IOS is outdated. i currently have 13.1 and my question is can I skip to 15. I've tried everything and it won't update. I've even factory reset it. Any help would be great


Posted on Mar 18, 2022 8:10 PM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2022 10:40 PM

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Software UpdateIf there is an update available for your iPhone then it will be listed here. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and update your iPhone. 

  • 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 must have at least 6GB or more free storage space
  • 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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Mar 18, 2022 10:40 PM in response to Cordee1979

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Software UpdateIf there is an update available for your iPhone then it will be listed here. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and update your iPhone. 

  • 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 must have at least 6GB or more free storage space
  • 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.

Mar 18, 2022 9:45 PM in response to Cordee1979

Cordee1979 Said:

"Can you update to IOS 15 from IOS 13.1: I've been away for sometime and obviously my IOS is outdated. i currently have 13.1 and my question is can I skip to 15. I've tried everything and it won't update. I've even factory reset it. Any help would be great"

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Determining if an Update will Install:

How to do so...

I. Verify Compatibility:

Confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with the update (i.e. iOS15), then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


then...


II. If Compatible...

1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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