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How do I update my phone right now

How do I update my iPhone right now to the latest version

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 17, 2021 11:31 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2021 11:37 PM

Phoneffsup Said:

"How do I update my phone right now: How do I update my iPhone right now to the latest version"

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Updating an iPhone?:

Can't update your iPhone? If so refer to the following.


Why the Issue?: Perhaps there is an issue connecting to Apple's server?


Use a Computer and Ethernet:

Start with attempting an update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet.  See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.

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Nov 17, 2021 11:37 PM in response to Phoneffsup

Phoneffsup Said:

"How do I update my phone right now: How do I update my iPhone right now to the latest version"

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Updating an iPhone?:

Can't update your iPhone? If so refer to the following.


Why the Issue?: Perhaps there is an issue connecting to Apple's server?


Use a Computer and Ethernet:

Start with attempting an update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet.  See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.

Nov 17, 2021 11:39 PM in response to Phoneffsup

Phoneffsup Said:

"Updating my iPhone to the newest software available because my phone has been acting very weird"

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Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

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B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

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C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storage named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use. So, clearing other may be the way to go about this, as it would be performs through use of a computer.

How do I update my phone right now

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