Why is it asking for a password to install the update

It’s asking me for a passcode to install the new update. Why is that?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 3:22 PM

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sberman

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Sep 17, 2022 3:24 PM in response to Jumpboys

Because you should be able to answer basic security questions in order to perform major changes to your iPhone.

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