Download the software as you normally would from the Internet. If asked if you want to 'keep' or 'discard' the file, select keep. Note that you should only do this if you are certain you trust the publisher of the software. If you're currently running macOS 10.11 or higher on your Mac and connect your iPhone to sync with iTunes, you may get an alert saying that 'a software update is required to connect to your iPhone.' Here's everything you need to know about what that means, how to update your system, and what to do if updating doesn't work.
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Apple just released iOS 13 to the public, and it’s available as an over-air-download to users now. Did your iOS update fail for some reason? Read on as we walk through a few common problems and solutions.
Remove and download the update again
One of the easiest ways to troubleshoot an iOS update is to simply start the process over. This entails detailing the downloaded file, re-downloading it, and going through the update process again.
- Open the Settings app
- Tap General
- Tap “iPhone Storage”
- In the list of apps, you should see the iOS update
- Tap the update
- Tap Delete
- You can now download the update again
Manage your iPhone’s storage
One of the most common reasons an iOS update might fail is because of a lack of storage space. This is easy to resolve, so long as you’re willing to make some short-term sacrifices by deleting music, apps, photos, or videos.
- Open Settings
- Tap General
- Tap “iPhone Storage”
- Look at what
You only need to delete enough stuff to free up the storage required by the iOS update. The easiest thing to delete is videos – which you can then re-download after the update has been installed.
‘Unable to Check for Update’ error
Another common error while trying to update to a new version of iOS is that your iPhone is “Unable to Check for Update.” The error doesn’t offer much explanation, with Apple only saying that “an error occurred while checking for a software update.”
Another common error will say that Apple is “Unable to Verify” the update.
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The easiest way to resolve these issues is to restart your iPhone. Apple also suggests that you try to update your device using a different WiFi network.
Update with iTunes or Finder (Catalina)
If all else fails, Apple suggests updating via iTunes (or the Finder app if you’re running macOS Catalina). Here’s how to do that:
- Connect your device to your computer.
- Open iTunes or Finder and select your device.
- Click Summary, then click Check for Update.
Wrap up
Have you run into any issues installing iOS 13 on your iPhone? Did any of these solutions help solve your problem? Let us know down in the comments and we’ll do our best to help!
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Use Software Update
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
- If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click “More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. You might be asked to enter your administrator password.
- When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, Music, Photos, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, and FaceTime.
- To automatically install future updates, including for apps that you got from the App Store, select “Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
Update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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- Learn how to get updates for earlier versions of macOS that don't include Software Update preferences.
- You can also use the App Store to update apps or redownload apps that came from the App Store.
- Learn which macOS your Mac is using and how to upgrade to the latest macOS.
- When your Mac is connected to a Personal Hotspot, large updates don't download automatically.