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Not able to update the latest IOS

Why am I not able to download and install the latest version of IOS?

Posted on Dec 12, 2022 5:10 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2022 5:13 PM

Hello ~ What device and current iOS? In the meantime click on the link below…


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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


Also when you post back with device information…what happens when you try to update?


~Katana-San~

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Dec 12, 2022 5:21 PM in response to lystra161

lystra161 Said:

"Not able to update the latest IOS: Why am I not able to download and install the latest version of IOS?"

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Updating an iPhone?:


Determining if an Update will Install:

How to do so...

A. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS 16 then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


B. If Compatible...


1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

Not able to update the latest IOS

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