the iphone 14 wont take the new software update

i am trying to switch to a new iphone 14 which has ios 16.6 from an iphone 11 which has an ios of 17.0.1 and the new phone wont update

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 28, 2023 12:08 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2023 10:52 AM

Hello lochnar,


You'll need to update the iPhone 14 to iOS 17 before you can restore your backup.


You mentioned that the iPhone 14 is having trouble updating. What happens when you try?


The following support article has troubleshooting steps for a variety of issues: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


You can also update via computer:


Take care!


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Oct 1, 2023 10:52 AM in response to lochnar

Hello lochnar,


You'll need to update the iPhone 14 to iOS 17 before you can restore your backup.


You mentioned that the iPhone 14 is having trouble updating. What happens when you try?


The following support article has troubleshooting steps for a variety of issues: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


You can also update via computer:


Take care!


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