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iphone has never been backed up

iphone has never been backed up, unable to update


Posted on Jul 14, 2023 10:23 AM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2023 11:12 AM

If it has never been backed up, now would be a good time to do that.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Once you have done that, try to update the phone. If it doesn't work, please post back with the specifics. Where is the update failing? Are you getting any error messages?


See also:


If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

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Jul 14, 2023 11:12 AM in response to philpott15

If it has never been backed up, now would be a good time to do that.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Once you have done that, try to update the phone. If it doesn't work, please post back with the specifics. Where is the update failing? Are you getting any error messages?


See also:


If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

iphone has never been backed up

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