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why won’t ios update 16.7.1 update?

it keeps saying update failed, why?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 9:49 PM

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Oct 20, 2023 9:58 PM in response to marawtff

"why won’t ios update 16.7.1 update?: it keeps saying update failed, why?"

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Updating an iPhone:


Why the Message? there is an issue connecting to Apple's servers. So, read the following...


A. What to Update:

Update Installed Apps along with the iOS.


B. 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

why won’t ios update 16.7.1 update?

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