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iPhone keeps saying I have to update my phone or it will not receive any incoming or outcoming calla

What is this update fail .

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 12, 2021 6:40 AM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2021 8:46 AM

There are several possibilities, which could be narrowed down if you post the exact wording of the error message. But without that here are things to check:


If none of these resolve it Go to Settings/General/About and look at Modem Firmware. Is the entry blank? If it is you need to reinstall it by restoring the phone to factory settings, then restoring a backup. Back up the phone first, of course:

  1. How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
  2. Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
  3. Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


If none of these work you probably have an uncovered hardware problem; you need to contact Apple support using the Get Support link at the top of this page.:


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Jun 12, 2021 8:46 AM in response to JayC2

There are several possibilities, which could be narrowed down if you post the exact wording of the error message. But without that here are things to check:


If none of these resolve it Go to Settings/General/About and look at Modem Firmware. Is the entry blank? If it is you need to reinstall it by restoring the phone to factory settings, then restoring a backup. Back up the phone first, of course:

  1. How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
  2. Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
  3. Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


If none of these work you probably have an uncovered hardware problem; you need to contact Apple support using the Get Support link at the top of this page.:


iPhone keeps saying I have to update my phone or it will not receive any incoming or outcoming calla

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