You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

📰 Apple introduces the 2025 Black Unity Collection

Inspired by the rhythm of humanity, a new Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpapers honor Black History Month. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

keke162 Author

Level 1

4 points

How do I update my iPhone without getting onto it

howndo I update my phone if I can’t get passed the setup part because it needs update ??

iPhone 6

Posted on Nov 28, 2020 1:56 AM

Top-ranking reply

ProustGiulio

Level 10

209,082 points

Posted on Nov 28, 2020 8:10 AM

Update, Backup or Restore procedures require that you interact with your device's screen. Your device must be activated in advance. If you can't do it, you won't be able to perform any of those processes.

Regards

Giulio

View in context

How do I update my iPhone without getting onto it

Similar questions