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I get an error message installing IOS 8.1.1.

This software update downloads but gives an error message when installing.

iPad 2, iOS 8.1

Posted on Nov 18, 2014 9:42 AM

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Nov 18, 2014 9:54 AM in response to lesliefromlincoln

Try a reset: Simultaneously hold down the Home and On buttons until the device shuts down. Ignore the off slider if it appears. Once shut down is complete, if it doesn't restart on it own, turn the device back on using the On button. In some cases it also helps to double click the Home button and close all apps BEFORE doing the reset.


Also, check you available storage on the device and see what you have. Past experience is that you should get a specific message if that is the problem, but worth checking.

I get an error message installing IOS 8.1.1.

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