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iOS 16.3 update won't start

why won’t my update start?


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iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Apr 4, 2023 9:58 PM

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Apr 6, 2023 12:57 AM in response to isadie

You cannot pick and choose an iOS version. What you get is Settings > General > Software update > [All options are available here]



You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support



These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

  • iOS 16.4 —>
    • Chipset A11 - 8 (2GB RAM) / 8 Plus (3GB RAM) / X (3GB RAM)
    • Chipset A12 - XR (3GB RAM) / XS (4GB RAM)/ XS Max (4GB RAM)
    • Chipset A13 - SE (2020) (3GB RAM) / 11 (4GB RAM)/ 11 Pro (4GB RAM)/11 Pro Max (4GB RAM)
    • Chipset A14 - 12 Mini (4GB RAM) / 12 (4GB RAM) / 12 Pro (6GB RAM) / 12 Pro Max (6GB RAM)
    • Chipset A15 - SE (2022) (4GB RAM) / 13 Mini (4GB RAM) / 13 (4GB RAM) / 13 Pro (6GB RAM) / 13 Pro Max (6GB RAM)
    • Chipset A16 - 14 (6GB RAM)/ 14 Plus (6GB RAM) / 14 Pro (6GB RAM) / 14 Pro Max (6GB RAM)
  • iOS 15.7.4 —>
    • Chipset A9 - 6S (2GB RAM) / 6S Plus (2GB RAM) / SE (1st Gen) (2GB RAM)
    • Chipset A10 - 7 (2GB RAM) / 7 Plus (3GB RAM)
  • iOS 12.5.7 —>
    • Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S (1GB RAM)
    • Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus (1GB RAM)
  • iOS 10.3.4 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5 (1GB RAM)
  • iOS 10.3.3 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5C (1GB RAM)
  • iOS 9.3.6 —> iPhone 4S (512MB RAM) - Chipset A5
  • iOS 7.1.2 —> iPhone 4 (512MB RAM)- Chipset A4



Know how to...


Apr 6, 2023 12:57 AM in response to isadie

Check your WiFi Router / Modem for --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points ...



Connecting to Wifi is the first part and then getting connected to the Internet is the second

  1. If you connect to Wifi, doesn't necessarily mean you are connected to the internet. If you are not connected to wifi could be a problem with iPhone settings or Router/Modem Settings
  2. If you are not connected to the internet is the sole issue of Router / Modem Settings. Contact your ISP immediately



For your Internet connection.

  • Over Cellular: contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider). The agency who issued the SIM to you
  • Over WiFI: Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider), the agency who provided the Internet Service on your Modem/Router to you


However --> Connect iPhone to the Internet - Apple Support



There are only 2 ways to update an iOS/iPadOS. Know how to...



Before any iOS / iPadOS update, please do the following

Go to Settings > General, and tap Profiles & Device Management. Tap the iOS Beta Software Profile. Tap Remove Profile, then restart your device --> How to uninstall iOS beta software - Apple Support



VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the update servers.



If you still can't install the latest version of iOS, try downloading the update again:

  1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
  2. Find the iOS update in the list of apps.
  3. Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
  4. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS update.

If you don’t see the update in the list of apps or if the issue happens again, you need to update your device with iTunes.


Try updating iOS after each step.

  • Try to Forget the WiFi network and add it again
  • Try another WiFi network 
  • Toggle sets automatically off and then on
  • Reset your network settings
  • Force restart your device
  • Remove any beta profiles, if applicable




iOS 16.3 update won't start

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