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My phone is stuck on preparing for updates

My iPhone8 is stuck on preparing for updates after attempting to download latest software

iPhone 8

Posted on Oct 29, 2022 11:52 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2022 12:00 AM

Updating an iPhone 8 to iOS16:

Cancel the update, and then use a computer to update it...


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

How to do so...


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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Oct 30, 2022 12:00 AM in response to wilford80

Updating an iPhone 8 to iOS16:

Cancel the update, and then use a computer to update it...


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

How to do so...


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

My phone is stuck on preparing for updates

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