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iPhone SE (1st gen) won't load update 14.8

I have an iPhone SE (1st gen) and it won't load update 14.8. It gets as far as preparing update and then fails.

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 21, 2021 5:54 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2021 9:02 AM

I’ll assume there’s enough free space and this iPhone is not marginal for storage. If it’s a 16 GB model, it’s tight.


Restart your iPhone, and try again.


Try deleting the update, and re-downloading it. (Settings > General > iPhone Storage, find and delete 14.8.)


Try updating using your computer: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Sep 21, 2021 9:02 AM in response to katlozaw

I’ll assume there’s enough free space and this iPhone is not marginal for storage. If it’s a 16 GB model, it’s tight.


Restart your iPhone, and try again.


Try deleting the update, and re-downloading it. (Settings > General > iPhone Storage, find and delete 14.8.)


Try updating using your computer: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

iPhone SE (1st gen) won't load update 14.8

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