Auto install to 26.2 will not complete....?

My wife's iphone 14 has downloaded the update to 26.2 but will not install it automatically at night and I don't see a manual option to force it immediately. She said this notice has been going on for several days. I have gone into general settings and see the update notification, but when I go in to the settings it doesn't show an option to "update now" only the option to turn auto update off or on.

Posted on Jan 26, 2026 7:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2026 8:27 AM

If it is already downloaded there should be an Install Now link at Settings/General/Software Update. To install overnight automatically requires that the iPhone be plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi.


If you have VPN installed (even if it is turned off) that can prevent an update from completing.

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Jan 26, 2026 8:27 AM in response to Jefferis Peterson

If it is already downloaded there should be an Install Now link at Settings/General/Software Update. To install overnight automatically requires that the iPhone be plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi.


If you have VPN installed (even if it is turned off) that can prevent an update from completing.

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Auto install to 26.2 will not complete....?

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