MANUAL SOFTWARE UPDATE:

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MANUAL SOFTWARE UPDATE:

Hello apple community. I've been struggling with this for a week. I started using an iPhone 8 that hasn't been updated for a few years now meaning its still running on version 12.1.4.

My issue is now when I try updating it to the latest version it says "iOS version does not support wirelessly updating to latest version. Please connect your device to iTunes on a computer to update to the latest software".

I've always used android so I am very new to the apple community. I do have a laptop BUT its not a Mac book and I assume I need a Mac for this. If anyone knows what to do in the situation please reach out, I really need help. Thank you in Advance.

Posted on Feb 17, 2023 1:13 PM

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Axel Foley

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Feb 17, 2023 1:31 PM in response to Buxket

As you already know, there are several updates/versions between iOS 12 and iOS 16. Unfortunately, you cannot go directly from iOS 12 to iOS 16 over a Wi-Fi Network. You will have to connect your iPhone 8 to a computer and then update it as indicated. More information below:

From a Mac: Update Software on iOS Devices in iTunes on Mac - Apple Support

From a PC: Update Software on iOS and iPadOS Devices in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

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sberman

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Feb 17, 2023 1:20 PM in response to Buxket

You may use your laptop if it’s a Windows PC with the latest iTunes version. See this article.

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

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Raicya

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Feb 17, 2023 1:21 PM in response to Buxket

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

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Feb 17, 2023 1:25 PM in response to Buxket

No, you don't need a Mac to update your iPhone. You can easily install iTunes on your Windows PC and update through there. You can download iTunes from the Microsoft Store.

You can see how to update your iPhone with iTunes here:

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

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