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Currently, users have officially updated to iOS 12.1 on Android phones and iPhones instead of having to update beta versions as before. So, is upgrading to iOS 12.1 safe? And how to fix errors when upgrading to iOS 12?
iOS 12.1 Upgrade Errors on iPhone, iPad
We encounter common errors when updating to iOS 12.1 as follows:
=> For iOS 12.1 update via OTA
For those using the iOS 12.1 upgrade method via OTA directly on the device, we will encounter the following issues:
1. iPhone unable to find iOS 12.1 update
This is a situation where users of iPhone and iPad devices check for the latest update, but the system does not display information about this iOS 12.1 update.
* Main causes
- Your iPhone device is not eligible for update due to unsupported devices like iPhone 5/5c.
- Your iPhone, iPad has configuration settings blocking iOS upgrade.
- Your iOS device has installed iOS 12.1 beta update
* Troubleshooting
- Dealing with iOS 12.1 beta
If you check our iPhone, iPad device and find it is using the iOS 12.1 beta version for developers, you can follow the steps to downgrade the iOS device as introduced in previous articles by Mytour.vn
+ Refer to downgrading iOS 12.1.
- For iPhones, iPads with upgrade blocking
For this iOS 12.1 upgrade error, users can choose to remove this upgrade configuration on iPhone, iPad, which can successfully resolve the issue.
* Reasons for unable to update iOS 12.1
- Your iPhone is running out of storage and cannot download.
- Verifying Update error due to overloaded Apple server.
- Power outage during upgrade
* Solutions
- Dealing with iPhone running out of storage
In cases where users encounter issues downloading the iOS 12.1 update to their device such as receiving notifications of iPhone running out of storage and unable to proceed with the iOS 12.1 upgrade, you can choose one of the options to free up iPhone storage to resolve this issue.
- See more ways to free up iPhone storage.
Resolving Verifying Update Glitch: This issue arises from Apple servers being overwhelmed with requests for iOS 12.1 updates, a common occurrence.
Select a more suitable time to upgrade to iOS 12.1. Typically, waiting a few hours resolves this iOS 12.1 update issue completely.
Opt for a Wi-Fi connection when downloading updates to prevent potential data plan overage charges.
Addressing Power Failure During Update: This problem often stems from device battery levels falling below 30%, resulting in battery depletion during updates.
Use a charger connection for your phone when battery levels are critically low to avoid interruptions during updates.
Ensure your device has sufficient battery charge or connect it to a power source before starting the update process.
+ You can refer to the article Fix iPhone to troubleshoot the black screen issue when updating iOS 12.1 fails to power up.
=> For updating iOS 12.1 via iTunes
Besides updating via OTA, we cannot overlook the error issues encountered when updating iOS 12.1 via iTunes.
1. Computer cannot recognize iPhone
First, let's explore the issue of unable to connect iPhone to the computer, a problem many encounter easily.
* Cause
- Device reliability hasn't been confirmed yet.
- The connection port on the computer is damaged.
- The connecting component (cable) has issues or is too old.
* Troubleshooting Steps
- Switch the iPhone connection port to another computer.
- Opt for an authentic iPhone connecting cable to ensure stable connection.
Explore standard iPhone chargers.
- When connecting to a new computer, the iPhone screen will prompt users to confirm Trust like the image below.
Tap to confirm Trust.
2. iTunes encountered an error during the update process
This is a common issue for those who are new to updating to iOS 12.1 using iTunes for the first time.
* Causes
- The iTunes version you're using on your computer is not the latest version.
- The iOS 12.1 Firmware version you downloaded for upgrade doesn't match the iPhone or iPad device you're using.
* Troubleshooting Steps
- You'll need to download the latest version of iTunes update for your computer here: iTunes
- Download the appropriate iOS 12.1 Firmware version for your iPhone, iPad device here: Download iOS 12.1.
So, we've just explored together various troubleshooting methods for common iOS 12.1 upgrade issues that you might encounter during the upgrade process of your iPhone, iPad devices. Hopefully, through this article, you've found the most suitable solutions for yourself.
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In addition, Mytour.vn has received many questions regarding updating to this new iOS version like should you upgrade to iOS 12.1 for iPhone 5s, 6, 7, 7 Plus, as previously discussed by Mytour.vn in previous articles. If you have any questions, please leave a comment at the end of the article, Mytour.vn will promptly update and respond to you as soon as possible.
