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'Why won't my iPhone update to iOS 13?': How to troubleshoot iPhone updating issues in 4 ways

iPhone X iPhone 8 — You'll need the right model of iPhone to update to iOS 13.

What to do if your iPhone won't update to iOS 13

For most people, the upgrade to iOS 13 should be straightforward, but if you're having trouble, check out these troubleshooting tips to get up and running with the newest version of iOS.

Check to make sure your iPhone is compatible

There are several different iPhone models that are compatible with iOS 13.

Not all older models can run the newest version of the operating system. According to Apple, these are the only iPhone models you can upgrade to iOS 13:

All iPhone 11 models
All iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS models
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE

It's also available for the seventh generation iPod Touch.

Ensure you have enough available storage

Make sure you have more than 2GB of storage space available.

If you have a compatible iPhone model, but it still won't update, you might not have enough free space.

You'll need more than 2GB of free storage. You can see how much storage is available by checking your Settings app.

To see how, as well as how to free up additional space, see our article, "How to free up space on an iPhone that's running out of storage."

Make sure your phone has access to Wi-Fi and sufficient battery life

Your phone should be plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi before running an update.

Your iPhone might not update if it doesn't have a Wi-Fi connection, or if the battery is running low.

The best way to ensure your device can update is by performing the update at home or in an office where you have access to Wi-Fi and a charger.

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