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    Update your iPhone or iPad

    Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/118575

    Update macOS on Mac

    Use Software Update to keep your Mac up to date.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/108382

    If your iPhone or iPad won't update

    When your device doesn't have enough space for a software update , it will try to free up space by removing app data that can be downloaded again, without affecting your personal data. If more space is needed:...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/108905

    Apple security releases

    update the software on your iPhone or iPad

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100

    iOS update and restore errors

    If you see error 10, your iOS device might have a newer version of iOS than is supported by your computer. You'll need to update the software on your Mac or to update iTunes or the Apple Devices app on Windows before you can update or restore your iOS device....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/108308

    If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch

    You can put your iOS device in recovery mode, then restore it using your computer.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/118106

    How to download and install macOS

    Use Software Update

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102662

    Q: Unable to activate update required

    Phone says: Unable to activate. An update is required to activate your iPhone.

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250307346

    About Software Updates for HomePod

    Learn what’s new in HomePod software updates .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/108045

    If iTunes or the Apple Devices app can't contact the software update server for iPhone, iPad, or iPod

    Learn what to do if iTunes or the Apple Devices app can't contact the software update server when you try to restore or update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/108403

    If you see a 'Software Update Required' or a 'Home Hub Required' error message on your iPhone or iPad

    You'll need to update the software on the device that you're using as a home hub. If you aren't sure which device is your home hub, update the software for all devices....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102096

    Learn about managed software updates

    Mobile device management (MDM) administrators can delay system software updates on supervised macOS, iOS, and tvOS devices....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/101906

    Final Cut Pro, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Run Software Update after installation to install Pro Video Formats

    After installing Final Cut Pro, Motion 5, or Compressor 4, be sure to run Software Update to download and install Pro Video Formats....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/101764

    If your Mac says that a software update is required to connect to iPhone or iPad

    You might see this message if the software on your Mac needs to be updated to support the newer software on your iPhone or iPad. ...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102671

    How to verify the authenticity of manually downloaded Apple software updates

    Apple digitally signs all software updates to ensure their authenticity, and offers them exclusively through Software Update , the App Store, or Apple's Downloads site. Always get Apple software from one of these sources, and always check these sources to make sure that you have the latest software....

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/102130

    iOS and iPadOS 15.0 and 15.0.1 are unavailable for delayed software updates

    iOS and iPadOS 15.0 and 15.0.1 are unavailable for delayed software updates . iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2 contain important fixes for issues in iOS and iPadOS 15.0 and 15.0.1. Learn...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/101895

    About the security content of Apple Software Update 2.2

    This document describes the security content of Apple Software Update 2.2.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103406

    About the security content of iOS 5.1.1 Software Update

    This document describes the security content of iOS 5.1.1 Software Update .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103597

    About the security content of iOS 4.2.7 Software Update for iPhone

    This document describes the security content of iOS 4.2.7 Software Update .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103589

    About the security content of iOS 4.3.4 Software Update

    This document describes the security content of the iOS 4.3.4 Software Update .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103591

    About the security content of iOS 4.3.2 Software Update

    This document describes the security content of iOS 4.3.2 Software Update .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103590

    About the security content of iOS 5.1 Software Update

    This document describes the security content of iOS 5.1 Software Update .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103596

    About the security content of iOS 5 Software Update

    This document describes the security content of iOS 5 Software Update .

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103815

    About the security content of iOS 4.2.9 Software Update for iPhone

    This document describes the security content of iOS 4.2.9 Software Update for iPhone.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103592

    About the security content of Apple TV software update 4.1

    This document describes the security content of Apple TV software update 4.1.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103311

    About the security content of iOS 5.0.1 Software Update

    This document describes the security content of iOS 5.0.1.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103595

    About the security content of iOS 4.2.10 Software Update for iPhone

    This document describes the security content of iOS 4.2.10.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103593

    About the security content of iOS 4.3.5 Software Update for iPhone

    This document describes the security content of iOS 4.3.5.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103594

    About the security content of iOS 6.0.1 Software Update

    This document describes the security content of iOS 6.0.1 Software Update , which can be downloaded and installed...

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/103398

    HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update

    HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update can be installed on macOS Monterey and is recommended for all users.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/106385

    Get help from Apple users around the world.

    Visit Apple Support Communities to ask a question, find existing answers, or share your expertise with others.

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