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Need more space to update. Article says connect to computer and download iTunes. What does that do?

Need more space to update. Article says connect to computer and download iTunes. What does that do?

Posted on Jul 19, 2023 5:56 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023 7:39 PM

If your iPhone needs more space to download and install the iOS update, you can try using a PC with iTunes installed or a Mac. iTunes will temporarily download the iOS update file(s) on the computer instead of your iPhone and then install the iOS update on your iPhone.


You may also try the steps in the 'If there's not enough space to update' section of:

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

as well as the 'Manage space on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch' section in:

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


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Jul 19, 2023 7:39 PM in response to SBC1200

If your iPhone needs more space to download and install the iOS update, you can try using a PC with iTunes installed or a Mac. iTunes will temporarily download the iOS update file(s) on the computer instead of your iPhone and then install the iOS update on your iPhone.


You may also try the steps in the 'If there's not enough space to update' section of:

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

as well as the 'Manage space on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch' section in:

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Need more space to update. Article says connect to computer and download iTunes. What does that do?

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