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My software update does not show anything like update button so l cannot update my software please help.

How do l update my software? It does not show me the update button so l cannot update it.

iPhone 6 Plus, 11

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 6:38 AM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2022 7:35 AM

The last security updates iOS 12.5.6 -> available for iPhone 6 Plus.

Check iPhone model & iOS version -> Go to: Settings -> General -> About.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.


You need about 4 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

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Nov 28, 2022 7:35 AM in response to saineyb

The last security updates iOS 12.5.6 -> available for iPhone 6 Plus.

Check iPhone model & iOS version -> Go to: Settings -> General -> About.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.


You need about 4 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

Nov 28, 2022 8:52 AM in response to saineyb

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Try to free up iPhone device storage see this Apple articles below:

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support (UK)

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


2.

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage?

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


See this Apple article: Upgrade to iCloud+ -> Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support

See also: iCloud+ plans and pricing -> iCloud+ plans and pricing - Apple Support


Manage your iCloud storage

Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support



My software update does not show anything like update button so l cannot update my software please help.

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