Can I leave my phone off while I update?

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iPhone X, iOS 11.2.6, Currently updating

Posted on Mar 29, 2018 11:25 PM

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King_Penguin

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Posted on Mar 30, 2018 12:16 AM

If you are referring to updating its iOS version then the phone will need to switched on to do the update, and preferably connected to power.

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King_Penguin

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Mar 30, 2018 12:16 AM in response to BillyThePug

If you are referring to updating its iOS version then the phone will need to switched on to do the update, and preferably connected to power.

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