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Dmwhite11 Author

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I can’t update my iPhone!

Why couldn’t I update my iPhone

Posted on Sep 21, 2021 5:19 PM

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TheLittles

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Posted on Sep 21, 2021 5:44 PM

Dmwhite11 Said:

"I can’t update my iPhone!: Why couldn’t I update my iPhone"

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Determining if an Update will Install:

How to do so...

A. Verify Compatibility:

Confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS13 and/or iOS14 and/or 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:

Go Here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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