iOS 26.2 update temporarily unavailable

Using a computer to update is the last option that I have. Since you do not have one, you can use a friends or take the phone to an Apple Store and they will assist with one of theirs. There is no charge.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

You may be able to contact Apple directly, but honestly I don't think a remote diagnostics is going to help. I may be wrong though.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

Here are some steps to try:

• Is there a VPN installed on the iPhone? Check at Settings > General > VPN. If so remove it, simply shutting it off may not work and that app will have to be deleted.
• Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage, and delete the iOS update you see there and try the download and install again from Software Update.
• If you are on WiFi, try switching to Cellular or if you are on Cellular try switching to a Wifi Network.

"iOS 26.2 update temporarily unavailable: Thank you! I was worried if I did take it in to an Apple Store, then I would have to pay and it’s not worth it."

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Other Updating Options to Avoid GBA:

A. Updating Using a Computer and Ethernet:

If updating using a computer, you can connect your computer to Ethernet for a more reliable connection. You might need an adapter if no port exists on your computer. For a modern Mac model, you'd need this adapter: Belkin USB-C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter - Apple

B. Updating Via Cellular:

If your model (12 series) has 5G or later available, then you an update via Cellular. Such have a strong, reliable connection, and be sure to have the service to perform this or your Cellular bill will be extreme: Use an iPhone 12 or later, that is using 5G, in order to update over Cellular- User Tip

“Tried everything. Still doesn’t work. I have IPhone 16. Did anybody fix it yet?? I tried all the methods but it didnt work. I also have some sort of issue when trying to update through ITunes”

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Are you updating through use of a Windows PC? Or are you using a much-older Mac(one incompatible with Music and TV)?

If a PC, you might want to try pausing your Security Software, and then give the update a new try. If a much older Mac, I would see about using a much newer one —one that comes has macOS 15 (Catalina) installed. If you do not have such a Mac, then ask a friend or family ember if you may you theirs for performing this update.

Also, I would see about clearing space —System Data may have taken over a load of space. System data contains caches —all of which are accumulated over time. They are created so that apps and open much faster, and so that their usage is more optimized. How to clear that is provided in my User Tip provided at the very bottom:

For the Note:

E. Clear Space Look into clearing space, as that can stall an iPhone, too.

Maintaining iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do...

Clear Space Using my User Tips:

• How to Clear Space from your Mobile Device, and What to Clear: - User Tip
• How to Clear "System Data" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip

Tried everything. Still doesn’t work. I have IPhone 16. Did anybody fix it yet?? I tried all the methods but it didnt work. I also have some sort of issue when trying to update through ITunes