Why is my software update paused?

I am trying to update to software 16 but it is paused what do I do?

iPhone 6s, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 18, 2022 8:04 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2022 8:15 AM

lea-rose wrote:

I am trying to update to software 16 but it is paused what do I do?

iPhone 6s, iOS 12


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What iPhone is this...?


Only Apple iPhones from 2017 Phone 8 or newer can install iOS 16.



older iPhones limited to iOS 12.5 have a security update iOS 12.5.6

About iOS 12 Updates - Apple Support

About iOS 12 Updates - Apple Support


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Sep 18, 2022 8:15 AM in response to lea-rose

lea-rose wrote:

I am trying to update to software 16 but it is paused what do I do?

iPhone 6s, iOS 12


?


What iPhone is this...?


Only Apple iPhones from 2017 Phone 8 or newer can install iOS 16.



older iPhones limited to iOS 12.5 have a security update iOS 12.5.6

About iOS 12 Updates - Apple Support

About iOS 12 Updates - Apple Support


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