Unable to update iPhone 12 Pro to the latest iOS version

I cannot update my phone to the current iOS version



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iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 27, 2025 3:46 PM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2025 10:16 PM

Why not, what happens when you try? Any error message?


Please review all the over the air update requirements below written by Community user Lawrence Finch, and if you still cannot update you can always use a computer to do so.


  • You need at least 10 GB of free storage for iOS 16 and later or 6 GB for iOS 15 or lower; more is better
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot) unless it is an iPhone that supports cellular 5G (12, 13, 14, 15 or SE 3rd edition) and has a 5G network connection
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode and must have a cellular data connection
  • You cannot still have a beta of a previous version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it
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Feb 27, 2025 10:16 PM in response to frimpong197

Why not, what happens when you try? Any error message?


Please review all the over the air update requirements below written by Community user Lawrence Finch, and if you still cannot update you can always use a computer to do so.


  • You need at least 10 GB of free storage for iOS 16 and later or 6 GB for iOS 15 or lower; more is better
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot) unless it is an iPhone that supports cellular 5G (12, 13, 14, 15 or SE 3rd edition) and has a 5G network connection
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode and must have a cellular data connection
  • You cannot still have a beta of a previous version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it

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Unable to update iPhone 12 Pro to the latest iOS version

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