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Unable to Setup Iphone 7 dude to "Update needed"

How to fix "updated needed" when setting up and iPhone 7 Model A1660

Posted on Sep 5, 2022 6:34 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2022 7:22 PM

There are a few possible reasons why you may see the "updated needed" message when setting up your iPhone 7 Model A1660. Here are a few potential solutions:


  1. Check for a software update. There may be a software update available for your iPhone that will fix the "updated needed" message. To check for a software update, go to Settings > General > Software Update Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support.
  2. Restart your iPhone. Sometimes, simply restarting your iPhone can fix the "updated needed" message.
  3. Reset your iPhone. If restarting your iPhone doesn't fix the "updated needed" message, you may need to reset your device. To reset your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Reset, then select "Reset All Settings" How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.
  4. Contact Apple Support. If you've tried all of the above solutions and you still see the "updated needed" message, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.



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Sep 5, 2022 7:22 PM in response to jaxon61

There are a few possible reasons why you may see the "updated needed" message when setting up your iPhone 7 Model A1660. Here are a few potential solutions:


  1. Check for a software update. There may be a software update available for your iPhone that will fix the "updated needed" message. To check for a software update, go to Settings > General > Software Update Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support.
  2. Restart your iPhone. Sometimes, simply restarting your iPhone can fix the "updated needed" message.
  3. Reset your iPhone. If restarting your iPhone doesn't fix the "updated needed" message, you may need to reset your device. To reset your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Reset, then select "Reset All Settings" How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.
  4. Contact Apple Support. If you've tried all of the above solutions and you still see the "updated needed" message, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.



Unable to Setup Iphone 7 dude to "Update needed"

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