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I don’t see the option to download and install on Software Update screen on IPhone SE

I don’t see the option to download and install on Software Update screen on IPhone SE

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 22, 2022 11:18 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2022 12:38 PM

You should see a blue link that says Update. Tap on it. If you don’t see it post a screen shot, and make sure you meet all requirements:


  • You need at least 6 GB of free storage
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot)
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode
  • You cannot still have a beta version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it


If you can't meet all of them you can still update using your computer.

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Aug 22, 2022 12:38 PM in response to NCDiva4U

You should see a blue link that says Update. Tap on it. If you don’t see it post a screen shot, and make sure you meet all requirements:


  • You need at least 6 GB of free storage
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot)
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode
  • You cannot still have a beta version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it


If you can't meet all of them you can still update using your computer.

I don’t see the option to download and install on Software Update screen on IPhone SE

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