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iPhone 8 Plus update error: 'An error occurred while checking for update'

Am having iPhone 8plus which I want to update but it always shows An error occurred while checking for update


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Posted on Dec 20, 2024 8:14 PM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2024 8:29 PM

See this for help and keep in mind an iPhone 8 cannot be updated past iOS 16.7.10 --> If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


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iPhone 8 Plus update error: 'An error occurred while checking for update'

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