Software Update Failed An error occurred downloading iOS 8.1.3

I can not get the phone to update the OS? I tried different wifi points, and still no luck. I tried this at least 6 times with the same result. It looks to download, and then says it is 'preparing' for a while, and then it pukes out the message "Software Update Failed An error occurred downloading iOS 8.1.3". Anyone know how to resolve this? Thanks!

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.3, 7.0.3 trying to get to 8.1.3

Posted on Jan 28, 2015 6:42 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2015 6:59 AM

Try updating while connected to iTunes on the computer you normally sync with. If that doesn't work see this Apple support page:

If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Feb 3, 2015 7:03 AM in response to 5555five

I've made a blog post on this error "

SOFTWARE UPDATE FAILED AN ERROR OCCURRED WHILE DOWNLOADING IOS 8.X.X

".

I hope this might help for those who are facing problem to update their iPhone or iPad. Here is the link https://shrishailtalukar.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/software-update-failed-an-erro r-occurred-while-downloading-ios-8-x-x-solution/

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Feb 3, 2015 7:08 AM in response to 5555five

For me it was very "finicky", but I did get the OS to update after numerous tries. In the end I initiated the OS update from ITunes and NOT from the phone. Every time I used the phone to update it failed. I was about to wipe the phone, and then it finally took the OS update.


Thanks Ralph!

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