Software update will not install

IOS update 12.4.7 will not download and install. I have plenty of room for it. I realize there are updates beyond this one but can't get this one to install. No error message with a reason, just a failure to install message. Can anyone help?

iPhone 6

Posted on Jul 9, 2020 02:04 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2020 02:13 PM

There are no updates for an iPhone 6 beyond 12.4.7; that is the end of the line for that message.


Here are the conditions that must be met to update iOS:

  • You must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • The phone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • You must have at least 3 GB of free storage
  • You cannot be connected through VPN
  • If you are not planning for it to update automatically you should turn this option off, as it will only update when the phone is plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi and locked
  • You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


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Jul 9, 2020 02:13 PM in response to 789--

There are no updates for an iPhone 6 beyond 12.4.7; that is the end of the line for that message.


Here are the conditions that must be met to update iOS:

  • You must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • The phone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • You must have at least 3 GB of free storage
  • You cannot be connected through VPN
  • If you are not planning for it to update automatically you should turn this option off, as it will only update when the phone is plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi and locked
  • You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Jul 10, 2020 07:03 AM in response to 789--

Look among the individual apps for a large file. It will be near the top, because the list is sorted by decreasing size. Look for a file between 1GB and 2GB.


If all else fails you can update it using your computer. iTunes for a PC or a Mac that does not have Mac OS Catalina, Filer for Catalina. See—>Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Jul 9, 2020 02:37 PM in response to 789--

Did you ever have a beta version on your phone?


Go to Settings/General and scroll to the bottom. Tap on Profiles if it exists, then tap on any beta profile and delete it. Then restart your phone.


You may also have a stray update download. Go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage, look for a large update download and delete it. Then restart your phone.

Jul 11, 2020 04:57 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you for your help. I'll work on removing photos and videos which seem to be the largest files. I have a separate problem there which is that after the last microsoft update for my Surface Pro, the USB port is no longer working. Once I get that solved I can offload the large files and try the iPhone update again. Thanks again for all of the suggestions.

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