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Upgrade my phone

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 28, 2023 11:29 PM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2023 11:43 PM

Upgrade your iPhone means that you would like to replace your iPhone with a newer model iPhone.

Update your iPhone means that you would like to replace the current iOS version on your iPhone with a newer iOS version. I suspect that what you are looking for is How to Update your iPhone.

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Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Software Update: If there is an update available for your iPhone then it will be listed here. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and update your iPhone. 

  • Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • Ensure that you do not have a beta profile installed from a previous version
  • The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • Your iPhone must have at least 8GB or more free storage space
  • Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN
  • You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Axel F.

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Apr 28, 2023 11:43 PM in response to pipedeen

Upgrade your iPhone means that you would like to replace your iPhone with a newer model iPhone.

Update your iPhone means that you would like to replace the current iOS version on your iPhone with a newer iOS version. I suspect that what you are looking for is How to Update your iPhone.

——-

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Software Update: If there is an update available for your iPhone then it will be listed here. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and update your iPhone. 

  • Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • Ensure that you do not have a beta profile installed from a previous version
  • The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • Your iPhone must have at least 8GB or more free storage space
  • Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN
  • You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Axel F.

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