My phone is not updating software
My phone is not updating software what to do?
iPhone XR, iOS 13
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My phone is not updating software what to do?
iPhone XR, iOS 13
What happens when you try?
Can you post a screenshot of the whole screen, it could reveal why you aren't able to update.
Make sure you:
• Are using a WiFi connection (not a hotspot).
• You have an active cell signal (You need both WiFi and cellular service to perform the upgrade).
• Are not using a VPN connection.
• Have your battery charged at least 50%. Better yet, keep it plugged in during the update.
• Do not have power save mode turned on.
• Do not have a beta version installed.
• You have at least 10 gigs of storage available.
Click on this link on what to do if you can't update your phone -
If your iPhone or iPad won't update – Apple Support (UK)
What happens when you try?
Can you post a screenshot of the whole screen, it could reveal why you aren't able to update.
Make sure you:
• Are using a WiFi connection (not a hotspot).
• You have an active cell signal (You need both WiFi and cellular service to perform the upgrade).
• Are not using a VPN connection.
• Have your battery charged at least 50%. Better yet, keep it plugged in during the update.
• Do not have power save mode turned on.
• Do not have a beta version installed.
• You have at least 10 gigs of storage available.
Click on this link on what to do if you can't update your phone -
If your iPhone or iPad won't update – Apple Support (UK)
iPhone XR, iOS 13
Do you have a MDM profile?
If so, contact your company - IT department.
If not, you can update your iPhone to iOS 16.5
You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.
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
My phone is not updating software