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I have been trying to update my phone, is not working

How do I update my phone

Posted on Aug 6, 2022 9:47 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2022 9:52 PM

If your iPhone is too old, it would not be compatible with the newer software updates.


iPhone compatibility with iOS 15.


Follow these steps, testing after each step:



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Aug 6, 2022 9:52 PM in response to SultanArome

If your iPhone is too old, it would not be compatible with the newer software updates.


iPhone compatibility with iOS 15.


Follow these steps, testing after each step:



Need more help?


iPhone User Guide

Aug 6, 2022 10:04 PM in response to SultanArome

SultanArome Said:

"I have been trying to update my phone, is not working: How do I update my phone"

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What update are you referring to? And what's the model of your iPhone"


For reference...

Updating an iPhone:


How to do so...

Determine if an Update will Install:

A. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS15 then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


B. 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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