why can't i update my iphone??

i can't update my iphone. it always says estimating time remaining but nothing changes. how can i be solve it???

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 10

Posted on Jul 28, 2022 6:22 PM

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Jul 29, 2022 8:59 PM in response to nylxys

nylxys Said:

"why can't i update my iPhone??: i can't update my iphone. it always says estimating time remaining but nothing changes. how can i be solve it???"

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For reference...

Updating your iPhone:

Try updating your iPhone first. Do so, through a computer. If you cannot update it, then it is likely out of date. As for getting the options back(if they existed), you'd have to perform a few things, perhaps leading to a reset. So, try the following, reporting if the update works...


Updating an iPhone:


Determining if an Update will Install:

How to do so...

A. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS15 then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


B. If Compatible...


1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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Jul 28, 2022 6:53 PM in response to nylxys

Please do the following:

  1. end all task on the iPhone then turn it off and back on.
  2. remove the iPhone from power saving mode, that restrain the internet speed
  3. now test your internet connection and speed by trying to stream a video. if the video streams smoothly and steadily you good to go.
  4. now go to settings and try updating your iPhone again.

Tadaaa problem solved!!!

if it doesn't work, it can be that ios version on your iphone is too old/far from the current ios version you are updating to. example your iphone ios version is 13.0 and you trying to update to 15.6 in cases like you have to use a laptop with itunes to upgrade it.


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