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why won’t iOS 16.7 download on my iphone 13

when I try to download the update, it says “unable to install update. remind me later or retry”. what does this mean??

Posted on Oct 2, 2023 5:27 PM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2023 5:30 PM

"why won’t iOS 16.7 download on my iphone 13: when I try to download the update, it says “unable to install update. remind me later or retry”. what does this mean??"

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Updating an iPhone 10 iOS 16:

What is the model of your iPhone? Without that being provided, read the following....


What to Update:

Update Installed Apps along with the iOS.


Determining if an iOS Update will Install:

How to do so...

I. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS 16 then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


II. If Compatible...

1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

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

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Question marked as Best reply

Oct 2, 2023 5:30 PM in response to kristenb21_

"why won’t iOS 16.7 download on my iphone 13: when I try to download the update, it says “unable to install update. remind me later or retry”. what does this mean??"

-------


Updating an iPhone 10 iOS 16:

What is the model of your iPhone? Without that being provided, read the following....


What to Update:

Update Installed Apps along with the iOS.


Determining if an iOS Update will Install:

How to do so...

I. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS 16 then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


II. If Compatible...

1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

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

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