iPhone Not Updating? Here's The Real Fix!

David and David explain what to do when your iPhone is not updating. Typically, an iPhone won't update because it's not compatible with the new update or lacks the storage space necessary to download the update.

It's also possible a minor software glitch is causing the problem. We'll show you how diagnose and fix software problems if that's why your iPhone can't update.

When Apple releases major iOS updates, like iOS 14 or iOS 15, millions of people try to download and install it simultaneously, which can overload Apple's servers. When this happens, it's usually best to wait a couple hours before trying again.

1. Introduction [0:00]
2. Make Sure Your iPhone Is Compatible With The New iOS Update [0:24]
3. Hard Reset Your iPhone [0:47]
4. Make Sure You Have Enough Storage Space On Your iPhone [1:30]
5. Delete And Reinstall The iOS Update [2:01]
6. Try A Different Update Method [2:27]
7. Check Apple's Servers [3:47]
8. Back Up Your iPhone [4:23]
9. Reset All Settings [4:46]
10. DFU Restore Your iPhone [5:37]
11. Contact Apple [6:35]

 iPhones rumored to be compatible with iOS 15: iPhone 7 & newer models

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[rockinreebz]

I have an iPhone 7 (sad I know)

It says no network available until updated…
It’s driving me nuts.

[RipKurana]

It says an error has occurred while checking for a software update

[SkibidiSigma]

It says that my storage is too full but it’s not!

[theaustralianfinnivlog]

Thanks guys, this was an awesome fix solution, I went through so many videos and so glad to discover this one. Fixed in less than a minute.

[Painish-]

Dude many thanks! I’ve been having so many problems when it came to updating! I just thought my phone got corrupted/hacked, but you quickly decoded it right infront of me! Many thanks! You’ve got yourselves a like and a new subscriber!

[tysoflowin]

Thank you so much, apple turned off my data because I hadn't updated, but then I couldn't update. Turns out all I had to do was do a hard reset lol

[jimbobgreasemonkey]

It worked..!! I deleted some pics from memory, and downloaded the Software again.. Took about an hour, but it Works.!! Thanks.!!!

[buyhouse]

Hi David and David, Do you know why “Notifications” for the Gmail app no longer work on iOS?

[marcg.]

Excellent steps. I got it to work by the factory resets. Thanks for your tutorial!

[ethanjones]

hi there! my iOS 14.2 phone isn’t updating, and finally I know why. I haven’t downloaded some of the previous updates, is there a way I can do that?

[sb]

What do you do if on storage it shows it has enough storage but when you go to update it says you dont have enough??

[aljunpesodas]

I downloaded the update but it keeps on saying error during installation. I already resetted network setting, deleted apps for storage, and charge it while installation. It keeps on saying error still

[lr]

How do you customize callers so it will go to voicemail without blocking them ? Thanks

[perkyrodgers]

I just bought an iPhone 12 pro max but every time I go to update it says you’re up to date but it’s only software update 14.1 it’s not showing an option to update to 14.6 please help

[nirajsharma]

Ahh after watching so many video's this one made sense.
currently facing the issue "move the iphone closer issue" and not able to copy files from iphone 12 to iphone 14 pro max, fingers's crossed. hope the ios update trick works.

[janesprando]

I have an iPhone 12 mini and I have problems closing all the open Apps. That swiping up from the bottom just doesn’t work! Do you have any other solutions???

[johnben]

It’s says that I am no longer connected to the wifi

[patrochism]

What do you do when your iPhone 11 does not want to update on AT&T what do you do

[ginjaninja]

Hard and soft resetting didn’t work, but deleting the IOS file and starting fresh did it! Thanks!!

[aisha]

My iPhone 12 Pro hasn’t be able to update since I got the iOS 14.3 update. No matter what I do, it continues to say that my phone is no longer connected to wifi. I’ve called apple support and even they can’t fix it.