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How do I update my IPhone using my laptop

How do I update my IPhone using my laptop. Updates will not download on the IPhone itself.

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 13, 2022 9:42 AM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2022 9:49 AM

To update an iPhone by using a computer, see one of the following:


If the computer is a Mac running macOS Catalina or later: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support


If the computer is a Windows PC or a Mac running Mojave or earlier: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes - Apple Support


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Nov 13, 2022 9:49 AM in response to Man2mc

To update an iPhone by using a computer, see one of the following:


If the computer is a Mac running macOS Catalina or later: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support


If the computer is a Windows PC or a Mac running Mojave or earlier: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes - Apple Support


Nov 13, 2022 9:48 AM in response to Man2mc

You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service & Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.


See the following Apple articles:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

 

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support

 

You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)

 

If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support



How do I update my IPhone using my laptop

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