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Can I update iOS without an Apple account?

Can I update iOS without an Apple account?

Posted on Oct 23, 2026 1:45 AM

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Oct 23, 2026 11:32 AM in response to You_Tianye

I don't believe so.

The only way to update an iOS device is from the device. The only way to access the device is to have an account on it.

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