Why won’t my iPhone 12 update the recent 16.7.2

My iPhone 12 is showing a new update available IOS 16.7.2 and won’t update. It will download, but, when I hit install it says it’s unavailable and retry or try later. What do I need to do to get the update

Posted on Nov 11, 2023 01:49 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2023 03:13 PM

You need about 8 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.

 

See the following Apple articles:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If your iPhone or iPad won't update

If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support 


You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)

 

If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

or see:


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 11, 2023 03:13 PM in response to Shellher24

You need about 8 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.

 

See the following Apple articles:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If your iPhone or iPad won't update

If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support 


You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)

 

If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

or see:


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