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I can’t update my phone

I want to update but I can’t is there anyway I can update my phone?

Posted on Jun 29, 2023 6:12 PM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2023 6:19 PM

It would help if you were to tell us which phone you are trying to update. Many older phones are not eligible for updates. First check to see if your phone is eligible. If it is follow the instructions in this link...

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Jun 29, 2023 6:29 PM in response to harmoniums0_

harmoniums0_ Said:

"I can’t update my phone: I want to update but I can’t is there anyway I can update my phone?"

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For Reference...

Updating an iPhone to iOS16:


Determining if an Update will Install:

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 16 then 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:

I can’t update my phone

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