Apple recently released iOS 13.5 with exciting new features and bugs fixes. Many iPhone users reported that they were unable to Update or install the latest iOS 13.5 update on their iPhone. Here are some solutions to “Unable To Install iOS 13.5 Update – An Error Occurred Installing update iOS 13.5”.
This issue can is observed across various iPhone devices such as iPhone 11 pro, XS max. Why won’t your iPhone update? there must be some software issues that can easily fix update iOS 13.X.X such latest iOS update 13.5.1. To update the latest iOS on your iPhone or iPod Touch go to Settings > Software update > Click Download and install. Enter your Passcode to continue if necessary.
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iOS 13.5 Supported Devices
Currently these iPhone models are supported:
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPod touch (7th generation)
Force Restart
Rebooting your iPhone resolves many issues on the device. If you are not able to update your iPhone, you can force reboot it using a special key combination. For iPhone X/XS (Max)/XR, you need to press and hold the Side button and either volume button until the slider appears on the screen.
Restore your iPhone to its factory default settings
Restoring your iPhone will lead to data loss and before restoring always backup your iPhone. This step will lead to restoring your iPhone to factory settings and fix the issue of updating iOS 13.5.
Follow these steps to restore your iPhone via iTunes.
- Open iTunes on your computer.
Open iTunes on your computer or Mac.
- Then connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer using the USB cable or Lightning cable.
After opening iTunes on your computer, connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer using the USB cable or lightning cable.
- Then click your iPhone in iTunes.
Then click go to your device menu.
- Go to the Summary section then click the Restore button.
After reaching device menu, click the Restore button.
This will erase your device data and then install the latest iOS version available. When your iPhone is finished restoring to factory settings, it will restart on its own. Just wait until it’s finished restarting and you can set it up as new by then.
Delete IPSW File and Try Again
Free up iPhone storage by deleting existing IPSW file which is a software update file for your iPhone or iPad. If you are unable to update or install iOS 13.5, try to remove and download the iOS update again. Here are steps to do so:
- Open Settings app on your iPhone > General > Tap [Device name] Storage.
- Now, from the list of apps installed on your iPhone > Select the iOS 13 update software.
- Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
- Lastly, Return to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS 13 update.
Other solutions
Try these solutions to resolve iOS 13.5 installing problem issue.
- Are you connected to the Internet (test using Safari and visit http://www.apple.com)
- Is the iPhone connected to wall power or have enough juice?
- Do you have enough space on the iPhone (about 7 GB)?
- Did you also try updating via computer iTunes (needs the latest version) with iPhone connected and selected?
Try contacting Apple Care
At the end of every article, I recommend my users to contact Apple Care. You can also reserve your Genius Bar reservation.
How do I get iso 13.5 in my IPhone 6s ? It’s no appearing in software update.
Please wait for 1-2 days, Apple will definitely roll out the software update for your device. Due to the overload of servers, it takes time.
After downloading the 13.5 update on my iphone 6S, it won’t turn on pass the apple logo sign. I’ve tried force restarting but that did not work. What else can I do?
Here is the solution https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201412
When I go to install 13.5 it says I’m not connected to the internet but I am.
Please reset your network settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. If still it doesn’t work, please let me know. Cheers
Hi,
I have the same problem and resetting network settings does not work.
This problem can be caused due to caching data, have you tried removing website data?
Is there is any way to download and install ios 13.5 in iphone 6s without wifi and with cellular data. If there is any way please tell me.
You can download iOS 13.5 with the help of iTunes, for that you need to go to iTunes on your computer or Mac and connect your iPhone, a pop-up or you can select the “Check for Update” option in general to download the latest iOS version. I hope it helps.
Yeah its helpful but I don’t have computer or mac.
Thanks for replying
Everytime I have tried to download iOS 13.5 it says it’s unable to install the update because of an error. I have an iPhone XR
Hello. When I tap Download and Install, i get an error “Software Update Failed. An error occurred downloading ios 13.5.1” Phone is iPhone XS
I have downloaded IOS 13.5.1 but it is not getting Installed.. when i try installing it says some error has occurred..
Hi, I am with iPhone 10 and when I click on Install, it says “Verifying update…” for several minutes and then it says “Unable to install”
so i’ve got a new iPhone 11. While completing the configuration it wants to update to 13.5.1, except it won’t work. It will download, but not install the update.
Now I won’t go through the configuration and can’t use my phone.. anyone knows what to do?
Hello I’m using iPhone X but I want to update my phone and I used WiFi to update it but it only saying estimate time remaining for over 30 minutes why I can’t able to download and installed it on my phone please tell me what is going on
My iphone 6S showing my software is up-to date and version is iOS 12.4.7. I could not find a way to install iOS 13. I need to have one app to install which required iOS 13 or higher version. Any help would be great thanks