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I accidentally installed iOS 15.7 instead of iOS 16. How can I update to iOS 16 because it doesn’t show up in my automatic software updates now.

iOS 16 does not show up in the automatic software updates since I accidentally downloaded the iOS 15.7

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 12, 2022 11:48 AM

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Sep 12, 2022 8:45 PM in response to Raicya

Raicya wrote:

since I accidentally downloaded the iOS 15.7
No, you did well 👍
The update takes place in 2 steps.
Just update here ->. Update from iOS 15.6.1 -> to iOS 15.7.
After iOS 15.7 is installed,  go again to Settings -> General -> Software Update.
Scroll down to -> Also available -> tap Update to iOS 16.
 

You don't have to update to iOS 15.7 before updating to iOS 16.

I accidentally installed iOS 15.7 instead of iOS 16. How can I update to iOS 16 because it doesn’t show up in my automatic software updates now.

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