Can't upgrade to 15.7

[MRrainer]

iPhone XR.
I initiate the download, it downloads and at the end, it says "Software Update Failed". "An error occurred downloading iOS 15.7".

I have about 3.something GB left on 64GB of storage.

"iTunes" only seems to allow upgrading to 16 - but I don't really want to run the dot-zero releases, I need my phone for work ;-)

It seems you need 6GB for OTA Update - but is it normal that iTunes only allows major upgrades?

 

[ingramli]

If you dont mind the manual firmware selection method of iTunes, here's the 15.7 firmware of XR from Apple server

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2022FallFCS/fullrestores/012-38949/41BC868E-7BEC-4B46-9943-D16648458A65/iPhone11,8,iPhone12,1_15.7_19H12_Restore.ipsw

Just press and hold shift key when you choose to update/restore iPhone under iTunes, and you will be prompted to select the ipsw downloaded.

 

[Lasermoon]

I had the same issue on my wife's SE2, I Freed up some space by deleting her music, both updates were successful, now running 16.0

 

[MRrainer]

Yeah. Would probably have to download a couple of pics to the Mac. 7GB or so in pics... 8GB in mails. 12GB could be freed by on-demand-apps...

Maybe I should delete Garageband. I never use it....it's 1.57GB...

 

[TallTed]

It seems worth noting that the "15.7 firmware of XR" linked above by @ingramli is for a specific few models of iPhone. The full range of iOS 15.7 (19H12) ipsw files, for all supported models of iPhone, are available through the Apple Developer site (registration required).

 

[ingramli]

It seems worth noting that the "15.7 firmware of XR" linked above by @ingramli is for a specific few models of iPhone. The full range of iOS 15.7 (19H12) ipsw files, for all supported models of iPhone, are available through the Apple Developer site (registration required).

AFAIK it cost like USD100 (annual fee) to be an Apple developer, and some people leaked those links to the public. If you have read the pinned 15.7 thread, you can see the link I posted for all models that support 15.7, as follows,

iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 Released, Get IPSW Download Links Here - iOS Hacker

Apple has released iOS 15.7 update for all models of iPhone. iPadOS 15.7 has also been made available today and can now be downloaded on compatible iPads.

ioshacker.com

 

[kitKAC]

You can also get the full range of IPSW files from here:

https://ipsw.me/

 

[ingramli]

You can also get the full range of IPSW files from here:

https://ipsw.me/

For what it's worth, 15.7 for iPhone is not available from this site, that's why I put up the link for 15.7