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How to Update to iOS14 When It Is Not Available
iOS 14 might not be available on your phone for a wide range of reasons, but as long as you can reboot your phone or use iTunes to update it, you'll have the latest iOS on your device. The only context where your device cannot update to iOS 4 perpetually is when it is not compatible with the modern operating system. So, verify that is the first step to take.
Check if Your Phone Is Compatible with iOS 14
If your iPhone is not compatible with iOS14, the software update will not show up on your phone. And there is no way to fix this because there is nothing to fix. The update is available for specific phones only.
iPhones below the iPhone 6 are not compatible with iOS 14. If your phone is any iteration of iPhone 3, 4, or 5, iOS 14 will not be available on it. iPhone SE sets made in 2015 or any year prior are also incompatible with iOS 14.
If you bought your brand new iPhone in the last three years, your smartphone should be compatible with the iOS 14. In case you did, you can trade it in for a newer version or simply continue using the device with operating system limitations.
Make Sure the Issue Is Not External
There are two possible external factors that can affect your iPhone's ability to update to iOS 14. The first is that your internet connection is weak, and the second is that Apple's own servers are down.
You need to eliminate both of these possibilities before attempting to "fix" anything in your phone. First, play a youtube video and see if it stops. If the video doesn't play smoothly, you need to get a better internet connection.
If you have an already strong internet connection, you must check Apple's server status. This can be seen on Apple's System Status page, where specific servers and system functionality is displayed with a green dot, and downtime is shown with a red one.
Hard-Reboot Your System
Once you have confirmed that the Apple System is available and you have decent WiFi speed, you need to force restart your iPhone. To do this, you need to follow the steps below:
- Press and release the volume up button
- Press and release the volume down button
- Press and hold the home button
- Wait for the Apple Logo to appear
Once the Apple Logo appears and the device restart, check for the software update. This usually appears after the WiFi is connected. Often, you'll be directly prompted on your home screen to update to the latest iOS.
Update Your iPhone’s iOS through Itunes
If a hard reboot does not change your iPhone's iOS detection, then the problem might be in the phone's own synchronization. Ironically, this problem is fixed by updating the iOS, which you can't do because of the issue.
Fortunately, Apple allows updating iPhones with cable connectivity and iTunes. Here are the steps to take to update your iPhone's iOS via iTunes:
- Download the latest iTunes version to your Mac
- Use a USB cable to connect and detect your iPhone on your system.
- Select summary in the iTunes window, and click "Check for Updates."
- When the iTunes wizard shows you the latest update, select the "Download and Update" option to get the new iOS on your iPhone.
Make sure you don't move the phone while the update is being installed. Any movement in the cable can affect the update.
Use an iPhone Repair Software
If for any reason, you cannot use the iTunes program but have a USB cable and a computer, you can use a third-party iPhone repairing program to update your smartphone to the latest iOS.
Here is a list of programs that can force a system update:
- UltFone
- Tenorshare
- Dr. Fone
They all have the 'repair' or 'update' options, which you can click after installing the programs and get your iPhone updated to the latest version. Here are the specifics on how you can use each one to update your device's iOS.
How to Use Ultfone to Update iOS
To use UltFone to force an iOS update on your iPhone or other Apple devices, you must download the program, then install the downloaded package by following the on-screen instructions. Once the program is installed, it will launch automatically. Then, you need to connect your device to the desktop system and let it get detected.
After that, the UltFone will show the iOS System repair option with a "start" button right at the top. Once you click the button and follow the on-screen instructions, your iOS will be updated to the compatible version that you want.
How to Fix iOS with Tenorshare
First, you need to download, install, and launch the Tenorshare Reiboot. Tenorshare is primarily a file-sharing program that supports the transfer of data from an iPhone to another iPhone or non-Apple device.
Its Reiboot product is specifically for file recovery and system fixing. Downloading Reiboot can take up to 20 minutes. After that, you should connect your iPhone to your computer and let it get detected.
Once your device is detected, click 'Deep Repair,' followed by 'Download Firmware Package.' Please make sure your files are backed up before doing this. Click 'Start Deep Repair.' This will restore your iPhone and give it the latest iOS.
How to Use Dr.Fone to Fix Your iOS
To fix iOS using Dr.Fone, you need to download and install the software. Then you should launch it and connect your device to the computer. After that, the program will detect your device and give you the option for 'System Repair.' Upon clicking it and following the instructions on the on-screen wizard, you will be able to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
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