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My phone is like 5 updates behind how do I get it back on track without using backup

My iPhone won’t backup my data and I need the updates to do so but I’m all the way back in 12.5.7 I need to be in 15.8.2 or something like that idk how to when I just updated it but I’m still in 12

iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 12, 2023 10:07 PM

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Helpmeplzidkwhatimdoing Said:

"My phone is like 5 updates behind how do I get it back on track without using backup: My iPhone won’t backup my data and I need the updates to do so but I’m all the way back in 12.5.7 I need to be in 15.8.2 or something like that idk how to when I just updated it but I’m still in 12"

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Posted on Aug 12, 2023 10:09 PM

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Aug 12, 2023 10:09 PM in response to Helpmeplzidkwhatimdoing

Helpmeplzidkwhatimdoing Said:

"My phone is like 5 updates behind how do I get it back on track without using backup: My iPhone won’t backup my data and I need the updates to do so but I’m all the way back in 12.5.7 I need to be in 15.8.2 or something like that idk how to when I just updated it but I’m still in 12"

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Updating and iPhone 6s:



Update Using a Computer:

Use my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

My phone is like 5 updates behind how do I get it back on track without using backup

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