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Why I can’t update software?

cannot update software

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on May 29, 2021 11:12 PM

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Posted on May 30, 2021 1:09 AM

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version-

  • Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • Your iPhone must have at least 6GB or more free storage space
  • Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN
  • 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 


Here is more information on How to  ➔ Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Axel F.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 30, 2021 1:09 AM in response to Nabil_14

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version-

  • Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • Your iPhone must have at least 6GB or more free storage space
  • Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN
  • 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 


Here is more information on How to  ➔ Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Axel F.

Why I can’t update software?

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