Why is my iPhone updating slow?
My phone is updating slow and its not working
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iPhone 7, iOS 14
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Updates can be time-consuming, especially on older devices. Here are some steps you can take to improve update times on your iPhone 7:
1. Free Up Storage: Ensure that you have at least 20% of your device's storage space free. This allows the device to have more room for important updates.
2. Keep It Plugged In: It's a good idea to keep your iPhone plugged in while updating. Updates require a significant amount of power, and having your phone plugged in ensures it has sufficient battery to complete the update process without interruptions.
3. Keep iOS Up-to-Date: Make sure your iPhone is running the latest iOS version available for your device. Updating to the latest iOS, which for your iPhone 7 is iOS 15, can help optimize the update process and reduce the time it takes.
4. Soft Reset: Another troubleshooting step you can try is performing a soft reset on your iPhone before updating. To do this, press and hold both the Home and Sleep/Wake (or Volume Down and Side button on newer models) buttons until you see the Apple logo. This can resolve minor software glitches that may be affecting update speed. (If you still need help with this, here is a more in-depth tutorial from Apple Support)
Following this tips should help improve update times, however it's important to keep in mind that older devices such as your iPhone 7 will take longer to update than a newer model.