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Software Update Failed An error occurred downloading iOS 16.4.1

I am unable to update my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I have plenty of space 320.3 GB. I have it backed up. I am connected to power and WiFi yet I keep getting the error of "Software Update Failed An error occurred downloading iOS 16.4.1". The others in my family had no issues with the update. Any other steps to take ?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on May 4, 2023 11:34 AM

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May 9, 2023 7:40 AM in response to Robin1038

To update over the air from the phone all of these requirements must be met:

  • You need at least 10 GB of free storage for iOS 16 or 6 GB for iOS 15 or lower; more is better
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot) unless it is an iPhone that supports cellular 5G (12, 13, 14 or SE 3rd edition) and has a 5G network connection
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode and must have a cellular data connection
  • You cannot still have a beta version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it


If you can't meet all of them you can still update using your computer.

Software Update Failed An error occurred downloading iOS 16.4.1

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