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My phone keeps updating

my phone doesn’t work and just keep updating

iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 23, 2022 9:48 PM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2022 9:59 PM

wasaif177 Said:

"My phone keeps updating: my phone doesn’t work and just keep updating"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Why the Issue?

You have no storage to install it. So, create more storage by remove data. As the message reads: "PHONE STORAGE FULL

You can free up space on this iPhone by managing your storage in Settings."


Try Removing Data from the iPhone itself...


Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


And...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


And...


C. "Other" being the Culprit:

Use my User Tip:The storage named "Other"(or "System Data") is a grey bar seen in storage. How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip

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Question marked as Best reply

Jul 23, 2022 9:59 PM in response to wasaif177

wasaif177 Said:

"My phone keeps updating: my phone doesn’t work and just keep updating"

-------


Thank you for the screenshot.


Why the Issue?

You have no storage to install it. So, create more storage by remove data. As the message reads: "PHONE STORAGE FULL

You can free up space on this iPhone by managing your storage in Settings."


Try Removing Data from the iPhone itself...


Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


And...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


And...


C. "Other" being the Culprit:

Use my User Tip:The storage named "Other"(or "System Data") is a grey bar seen in storage. How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip

Jul 24, 2022 12:03 AM in response to wasaif177

wasaif177 Said:

"My phone keeps updating: I can not login at all"

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Thank you for the photo.


The Update Is Not Responding:

It is a software update giving you this issue - the Spinning Wheel represents network activity. So, restart your iPhone, and then update through your computer (Mac, or PC even). Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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