“Anyone else getting an error when trying to install iOS 16? I got an error saying 'Unable to Install Update. An error occurred installing iOS 16'. I retried like 5 times and always got the same error. Any suggestions?”
Apple regularly releases iOS updates to fix bugs, add additional features or improve functions of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. You can easily update your device wirelessly by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
Recently, when installing the iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 update, some users got the error of "Unable to Install Update. An error occurred installing iOS 16". Don't panic. This is one of the most common iOS update issues and there are are several ways to fix the problem on your own.
First, let's see why you are getting the error "Unable to Install Update. An error occurred installing iOS 16". Usually, the following issues may prevent you from updating your iPhone or iPad:
Before troubleshooting the error, make sure you backup the iPhone or iPad in case something goes wrong during the iOS update process:
Once you made the backup, try out these solutions introduced below to resolve the Unable to Install Update error.
Please note that iOS 16 is no longer compatible with the iPhone SE, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. If you're unable to install iOS 16, please first check if your iPhone or iPad are on the supported devices list.
To install an iOS update, you must ensure that the device battery is more than 50%. If the battery is less than 50%, you'd better connect the device into charging and download the iOS update again when the battey is over 50%.
You need a good and stable internet connection to do the iOS update. Poor internet connection may interrupt the update process. So, check your network connection before installation:
The iOS 16 installation process may also be interrupt due to insufficient storage space on your iPhone. In this situation, you should check the iPhone storage and make sure there is enough space to download and install an iOS update.
Once the new iOS 16 version is released to all Apple users, tens of thousands of users can hardly wait to have the new version downloaded and installed immediately. Then the problem arises.
Too much traffic on Apple server will definitely result in the failure of installing iOS update file. So we suggest you be patient to try again several hours or several days later.
Try to quit the Settings app if you cannot install the iOS 16 update on your iPhone.
Restarting your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch sometimes does work to fix the issue of an error occurred installing iOS 16. And it can be the easiest step for you to take. Simply power off your device and then power on to see if it helps to solve the update problem. If not, keep reading.
If a somple restart don't work for you, do a force restart may be your best bet. Here's how to force restart your iPhone or iPad:
If you still fail to install the iOS 16 update, try simply removing and downloading the update again. Here's how:
If "Unable to Install Update. An error occurred installing iOS 16" issue still appears after trying all the tricks, the best solution that is 100% work for you is using FoneGeek iOS System Recovery. It is easy to use and will never deleted or damage the current data stored on iPhone.
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Step 1: After you have downloaded FoneGeek iOS System Recovery on your computer, launch it and connect your device with a USB cable. Then click "Standard Mode".
If your iPhone or iPad is not detected by the program, you can put the device into DFU/Recovery mode as the instructions on the interface.
Step 2: Once the device is successfully detected, the program will display the device information and provide the newest firmware package. You can select the firmware of iOS 16 and click on "Download".
Step 3: Click on "Fix Now" and the program will begin to install the newest iOS firmware. Keep the device connected with the program and do no use it until the installation process is completed.
You can also connect your device to a Mac or Windows PC and install the iOS update through iTunes or Finder. Here's what you need to do:
You can also use the iOS IPSW file to update your iPhone or iPad. However, this method is only for those who are technologically advanced as the process is a bit more complicated.
We have listed the 12 simple solutions above. Compared with other complicated tips, FoneGeek iOS System Recovery will be quite easy to remove the issue of an error occurred installing iOS 16.
What's better, if you have any other errors after updating to iOS 16, you can also downgrade iOS 16 to iOS 15 without iTunes via this tool. If you have any better ideas or have opinions with this article, you can leave your comment below.
Fay J. Melton has explored the area of technology and software for more than 5 years and he is enthusiastic about helping users solve various technology issues.
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