How do you download the latest update if you accidentally deleted it?

I thought I would need the latest software version so I downloaded the version before i0s 17. Now I do not have the option to download and install iOS 17. How do I get that back?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 18, 2023 11:19 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2023 11:21 PM

If you still can't install the latest version of iOS, try downloading the update again:

  1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
  2. Find the iOS update in the list of apps.
  3. Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
  4. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS update.

If you don’t see the update in the list of apps or if the issue happens again, you need to update your device with iTunes.



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Nov 18, 2023 11:21 PM in response to tasia167

If you still can't install the latest version of iOS, try downloading the update again:

  1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
  2. Find the iOS update in the list of apps.
  3. Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
  4. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS update.

If you don’t see the update in the list of apps or if the issue happens again, you need to update your device with iTunes.



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