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Why can't I install update iOS 8.4 on iPad mini...keep getting message "unable to install update"

I have tried updating the software on my iPad mini 2 and when I click "Install Now"

It will say "verifying update"

Then an error message box pops up that says

"Unable to install update" An error occurred installing iOS 8.4

My only options are to either click

"Close" or "Settings"

When I choose "Settings" nothing changes & I try again to install and get same error message

Does anyone know what to do or why the problem?

iPad Mini, iOS 8.4

Posted on Jul 3, 2015 4:14 AM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2015 7:53 AM

Settings > General > Usage


IOS Update should be first 800+ MB. Press 'Delete Update'.


SEttings > General > Software Update

Re-download the update, it should work as expected. Mine did 🙂

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Why can't I install update iOS 8.4 on iPad mini...keep getting message "unable to install update"

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