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It is very likely that you may meet a Software Update Failed error when downloading iOS 14/13/12. Read to learn how to avoid or fix this issue.

iOS Update Tips & Problems

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It’s been a while since iOS 14 released, the great changes of iOS 14 features and improvements are coming to change iPhone users’ life. And iOS 14 hits 40.93% adoption 15 days after launch. However, while updating to the newest iOS 14 or iOS 13/12, people are very likely to get the “Software Update Failed” error, iOS 14 updates requested, or iPhone stuck on preparing update iOS 14.

Actually, this unwelcome error is not something new for iOS, and it is one of the most common issues when people download the new iOS software update, like update taking so long. And on the earlier iOS update, people also got this error. In this article, we’ll show you the reasons and some quick methods will be introduced to fix the problem.

Also Read: How to Fix: iPhone/iPad Keeps Restarting >

Reasons Why Your iPhone/iPad Won’t Update iOS 14/13/12

Firstly, let’s start with the reasons why you’re unable to update your iPhone or iPad. Maybe one of the reasons caused the error:

Not enough available storage space on your device
Downloading the update takes a long time
Unable to reach the update server
The update doesn’t complete

If you have met any problems with iOS 13, you may want to know the pros and cons of iOS 13, including the iOS 13 bugs and issues you may meet so that you can make a good decision on whether to update to the new iOS on iPhone iPad.

Methods to Fix Software Update Failed Error

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Now we will show you four options to solve the Software Update Failed in iOS 14/13 or iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad Over the Air. Hope one of them helps you with this issue.

Method 1: Close and Try Again

On the “Software Update Failed” pop-up, you will see two options: “Close” and “Settings”. Tap on the “Close” button to exit this error message, and wait for a few minutes, and then tap on “Download and Install” again. This time if it still stuck on that error screen, close it and try again.

Method 2: Wait for Few Hours

Although the new iOS is shiny and very attractive, you won’t need to rush to the great mass fervor of downloading new iOS. Just wait for a few hours and even several days, it will be much smoother to download iOS over the air. In the meanwhile, there are many things to do: back up your iDevice, reclaim enough storage space, or read iOS reviews online.

Method 3: Check the Internet Connection

iOS update needs a stable wifi connection and enough battery. So if your update takes a long time to download even update failed, you need to check your wifi connection. Firstly, restart your Wi-Fi and make sure you have a strong and stable Internet connection. If it’s still not working, here are the steps to reset network settings: Open Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Method 4: Manage Your iPhone Storage

Sometimes, iOS software update failed can appear if your device doesn’t have enough space to download and install an update. So you need to manage the storage to free up some space by deleting unwanted apps, photos, videos, cache, and junk files etc: Open Settings > General > Tap “iPhone Storage” to view and manage storage.

Further Reading:How to Transfer Data to Computer to Free up Space >

Method 5: Try Updating via iTunes

Because the “Software Update Failed” error seems to only happen to users who upgrade on iDevice directly, you can try upgrading to new iOS 13 or iOS 12.4/12 by using iTunes on the computer. We’ve heard many users successfully download new iOS on the computer instead of OTA.

Method 6: For Advanced Users Only – Upgrade with IPSW File

This method is for advanced users who are familiar with firmware files and is capable of manually updating to iOS software update with the IPSW file. This option can be the best way to bypass the “Software Update Failed” error message. Before you do this, remember to fully backup your iPhone.

Download the correct IPSW file.
Open iTunes, and connect your iPhone to the computer.
In the Summary, you should see the “Restore iPhone…” button.
Hold down the Shift key and click on Restore iPhone….
Select the downloaded IPSW file.
The iTunes restore will install the iOS version you choose on your iDevice.
Then, restore from the backup you just created to get all data back.

Method 7: For Any User – Upgrade to iOS 14/13 with Ease

AnyFiX – iOS System Recovery is the ultimate iOS system repair tool that supports iPhone/iPad/iPod touch upgrade and downgrade. Download AnyFix on your computer now and choose any version to upgrade or downgrade to in just one-click.

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Step 1. Enter the AnyFix interface and click “Upgrade/Downgrade iOS”.

Choose Upgrade/Downgrade iOS

Step 2. Select “1 click to upgrade iOS/iPadOS” and click “Start Now”.

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Step 3. Choose the firmware version you want and click “Download”. Then click “Upgrade” after downloading.

Choose one iOS Version to Download and Upgrade

Step 4. Wait for the upgrading process.

Step 5. Upgrade completed.

The Bottom Line

All the tips above are trying to help you out of Software Update Failed Error for the newest iOS 14/13. If your devices did make it, please share this post with your friends or Twitter. If not, please tell us in the comments below.

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