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Why is my phone saying update requested?

Why is my phone saying update requested?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 7, 2021 12:22 PM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2021 12:35 PM

... because there is a pending update that is available for your iPhone. Is this phone still running iOS 13? If so, it may be offering you an update to either a iOS 13 security update or to update to iOS 14.

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Why is my phone saying update requested?

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