iOS update unable to complete after leaving home

I started the update inside my home and then I went outside and now it says it’s unable to update


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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 16, 2024 10:17 AM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2024 10:23 AM

That is correct. This is because you must maintain the Wi-Fi connection to download, install and verify the update. You cannot update over a cellular network. Start the update over a Wi-Fi connection, with your iPhone on a charger and wait until entire update has been completed.


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