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My phone is not updating software

My phone is not updating software what to do?

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 21, 2023 8:49 AM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2023 8:50 AM

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)



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Jun 21, 2023 8:50 AM in response to easha257

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)



Jun 21, 2023 8:52 AM in response to easha257

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




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