software updates from the iMac or the iPhone

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software updates from the iMac or the iPhone

My iPhone 6 is not receiving the update but when i plug it into iTunes it says software update available for iPhone (9.2.1) but my iPhone already seems to be running 9.2.1 what should i do ??? reinstall iTunes and check the iPhone again or install the update and risk installing a possible virus or something and how to reinstall the real iTunes or check to see if i already have the real iTunes ???? Feeling not so secure about myself...

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4), wheres the button

Posted on Feb 21, 2016 5:09 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 21, 2016 5:46 PM in response to deez126

There is a slipstream update to the iPhone that fixes Error 53. It is a later version than 9.2.1, but is still called 9.2.1 (but a different build number). It can only be installed through iTunes, because it changes a security setting for Touch ID, and, as a security measure, the phone cannot update its security settings itself.

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Answer 2

Feb 21, 2016 5:48 PM in response to deez126

Hi Deez126,

If you'd like to find out if you're running iOS 9.2.1 please check out this support Article from Apple:

Find the software version on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If you need help updating your iOS device, I recommend this support article from Apple as well:

Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

I understand the importance of keeping your iPhone safe from viruses or malware. Rest assured, you don't have to worry about viruses getting onto your iPhone. In fact Apple gives developers "top notch APIs, encryption, app transport security, trusted boot and sandboxing, and kernel address space layout randomization" which are all features that help keep it safe and secure from viruses, or malware.

The safest place to install iTunes is from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/.

If you're already doing things like adding a passcode to your iPhone, or keeping your iOS version up to date you're already on the path to keeping your iOS device secure. Apple considers "malware" to iPhones as "strangers" because of the many features Apple provides it's developers to keep iOS secure.

I hope this helps you,

John

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