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software update failed

software ios 16 failed

Posted on Jun 10, 2023 7:40 PM

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Jun 10, 2023 7:45 PM in response to sarash07

sarash07 Said:

"software update failed: software ios 16 failed"

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Updating an iPhone to iOS16:



Update Using a Computer:


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

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 16then 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:

Go Here:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

software update failed

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