iOS 7 software update unavailable?

Question

This is the message I get when u try and install it. The update was made available at around 11 a.m today Wednesday September 18th I am on a wifi network and i took the time (about 20 or so minutes) to install, it seemed like everything was installing but after the long installation wait it wouldn't allow me to download it :( has this happened to anyone else?

Answer 1

This happened to me too. Idk what's wrong with it. ):

Answer 2

Ios 7 Software Update Unavailable

Answer 3

10 Ways to save the battery for longer use ISO 7 .



After updating to ISO 7 , now we have cool tips to save battery usage time up to a well. Try to deploy our applications to fit it.



1 . The screen brightness and wallpapers.

Just adjust the screen brightness to less light . And do not use a dynamic wallpaper . Simple settings to Settings >> Wallpapers & Brightness and adjust them.



Two . Disable some functions through the Control Center.

Drag the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center and select disable Bluetooth, AirDrop and other functions when not in use.



Three . Closing notification.

Go to Settings >> Notification Center , and close alerts unnecessary . The story has a lot of battery .



Four . Location Services.

This directly affects the battery is going to Settings >> Privacy >> Location Services and disable applications that do not use it.



Five . Disable some System Services .

The Location Services >> scroll down to System Services recommends disabling Diagnostics & Usage , and Location-Based AIDS This helps save battery a lot alike.



6th . Limit Ad Tracking.

This section is used to track user behavior in order to target advertising . Which is not necessary for users like us . So, to open the Settings >> Privacy >> Advertising >> Limit Ad Tracking and press Open ( press opening is closed it ) .



Seven . Disable Diagnostics & Usage.

This turns off data usage when connected to the Internet . Battery saving a lot go to Settings >> General >> About >> Diagnostics & Usage >> then tick √ Don't Send.



Eight . Reduce Motion.

Reduce Motion is the icon of the app as if it were a pebble on the wallpaper image . Of course, it wastes the battery unnecessarily. To enable them to Settings >> General >> Accessibility >> Reduce Motion and enabled it. ( Turn it off here .)



9th . Closing Background App Refresh.

This section is disabled , the application will start immediately with an internet connection . Location Services or use this battery it will save it. The disabled at Settings >> General >> Background App Refresh.



10th . Closing applications that open them.

Can be done by pressing the Home 2 times , both from the air and Assistive Touch then drag your finger on the app open up the application form in order to close it.



After adjusting all the settings and then. Our certified battery saving up and running for a longer time course. But it depends on the individual too. And if anyone has any good tips, it can be said to have commented on .

Answer 4

I got the same except to say that I get in:

General > Update > "iOS 7.0 Apple Inc. Downloaded"



So the download occurred after ~30min. But it won't install since I now get:

Software Update Unavailable



Software Update is not available at

this time. Try again later.



Huh????????????????

Answer 5

Same here, but I have both an iPad 2 and an iPhone 5 that I am updating. The iPhone updated smoothly, but I got the same message with the iPad "software update unavailable". Started both at the same time and the download took about 20 minutes.

Answer 6

Yep, same here. Download took about 5 tries and the installation another 6-8. But now restarting with update.

Answer 7

I have the same problem but then again, everyone else is trying to update. Give it some time and keep trying to update. In addition, a very big update will have delays due to many people downloading the update. I say install it around the nighttime to be safe.

Answer 8

Same message after downloading the new ios 7, Software update not avble at this time

Answer 9

Apple servers are taking a huge hit, because millions upon millions of iDevice owners are downloading iOS 7 over-the-air,at the same time. So many people are reporting errors when trying to install the new software.

It's happening to me too. You can just keep trying over and over. Or just chill and "Try Again Later."

Answer 10

You aren't alone I just got done reading an article on the whole update not being available and it says so many people are trying to download IOS 7 that the systems keep crashing and that you should wait until tonight when the downloading process starts slowing up. Good luck to everybody

Answer 11

Right now there are millions of people around the world trying to update. Since about 400 PM 9/18/2013, the server has been full and is taking to much, I would wait a few hours!

Answer 12

And me, after taking two hours to download the update i cant install it. Might just be a case of waiting. Probably everyone is trying to download and install at the same time, servers have probably crashed

Answer 13

I have the same problem here. I myself don't know what could have happened.

After I tried to instal the new software to both my iPhone 4 and my iPad it did seems to work at first, but then it shut down. Well: I think I will wait a few hours until this hype may calm a bit and then try again. :)

Answer 14

It's not downloading because so many people in the world are trying to download it at the same time which causes the system to run slower and eventually there will be a crash with the iPhone' and Mac's and any I product. I would give it a week or so for things to calm down and then to download.

Answer 15

Just attempted to install ios7 - downloading took about 20 min. Then got a message saying it wasn't available at this time.

Answer 16

This has happened to me, it is because a massive amount of people are trying to download and install iOS 7 right now and all the Apple servers are backed up and jammed. Wait until tonight or tomorrow morning to install.



-Alex



Edit: Mine is coming through right now! It's still restarting.

Answer 17

This is happening to me too My ipad 2 keep "ios 7 software update unavailable"..try again later" then I guess we have to waiting till they will fix update something , Next 10 min later then I turn off my device and keep it off wif-FI for 5 min to 8 min later then I turn on at all and oh YAY I FINALLY did make it successful installed IOS 7 upadated already! Wow . I love it because i am deaf Smart ;)

Answer 18

millions are trying to download the iOS 7, and while some users are reporting success, others are having problems installing the update. The apple servers are being overloaded with data. So keep trying maybe every hour and you will eventually get it.

Answer 19

Don't worry it's not just you; everytime when Apple releases new software the chances of users downloading them is high which leads to downtime in the servers to respond.

It took me nearly half an hour for a number of attempts until my iPhone suddenly started installing.

My advice is to keep trying and never give up...it will work eventually! :)

Answer 20

I updated my iTunes on my computer then the Update went through on my phone and finally installed iOS 7. Try this!

Answer 21

It's because people all over the world are trying to update. It's kinda like a traffic jam. You're just gonna have to wait until fewer people try to update or just keep pressing that Install button until you become lucky enough! :D It's still not working for me. I'm just gonna have to wait....

Answer 22

No Amount of restarts or killing apps will help. The only way is to keep trying to install.. It took me about 10-15 tries but it finally restarted and began the install.

Answer 23

EVERYONE HANG IN THERE. It is doing this to mostly everyone, but IT WILL WORK after a little while. I went through the error message about 5 times and then it just randomly worked after that. My guess is that it has to process the files and script and that takes time after the download. It doesn't hurt to close all open apps as well. Patience, my iFriends!

Answer 24

I successfully downloaded the software and when I press install now it says Software Update Unavailable. Frustrating....

Answer 25

Keep trying. It took me like 10x in a row but I finally got through. My phone reboot like 3x and then it said iOS 7 was installed. I like the finger swipe to close apps! Haven't explored too much yet...

Answer 26

I had the same issue on my phone and iPad. I restated both my holding the power button and home key. When rebooted it took me 3 attempts to install but after the 4th time it all went fine. Try it out and see if it works for you.

Answer 27

You're not alone. The same exact thing is happening to me. At the end, I see: "Software Update Unavailable....Software Update is not available at this time. Try again later." Grrr......



Update....a few minutes later: it finally went through. Keep trying. Hang in there. :)

Answer 28

I've tried installing 5 times and still not working

Answer 29

Apple should've been prepared for this. It's super wrong to have people wait damn near two hours for the software to download, then tell them the update is unavailable at this time. BS!

Answer 30

Its because so many people in the world are trying to download it at the same time. And theres about 200 million people trying to download it right now. I have the same problem.

Answer 31

I kept getting this message for maybe 5 minutes... literally every time it popped up I would accept it and try again. It ended up working just fine, the servers are just extremely busy right now, as you can imagine. Nothing is wrong. Keep trying!!

Answer 32

Be sure you have it charged up 100 percent then download it and once it asked you to install then it will pop up says verifying. Once it says unavailable or failed. Do hard reset then go back to setting. Click install again then once you see pop up box says do you agree or decline. Before you accept agree. Take the charger off then click agree. It will says verifying then put charger back on fast. iPad will itself restart then installing.

Answer 33

1. Restart

2. Turn WIFI off

3. Turn phone off

4. Wait 5 minuites

5. Turn phone on

6. Turn WIFI on

7. Downlad ios 7

It worked for me and many others, good luck.

Answer 34

Same is happening to me. There was an error when I originally tried to download it. Now its unavailable to install. keep trying

Answer 35

Correct.... The software update is hard to retrieve immediately because the server is being flooded all at once.



Mine just went thru! Haha! Keep trying

Answer 36

Try again after waiting a few hours. Apple servers are being crowded with users all trying to downloading at once, therefore you are recieving this message.

Answer 37

I turned my WiFi off then I used my LTE network. After that iOS 7 is downloading.

Try it!! it works for me

Answer 38

You guys really can't figure this out....it's because everyone is trying to download it at the same time...just like every other update. Give it a few hours or keep pressing update it will work

Answer 39

Same thing happened to me... But after waiting it will go through. Imagine how many millions of devices are trying to update right now.



Sit back and relax and watch this awesome video while you wait: In Search of the Great White Whale Tail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxkQX0cD8fg

Answer 40

Just keep trying it takes a while sometimes, my started to work after my 24th try!!! Make sure you have more than 3.8 storage because that was my problem, I didn't have enough storage so after I deleted a few things it installed! Good luck!

Answer 41

It took me a few dozen tries to 'verifying download' but it finally, finally worked.. Took maybe 30-40 minutes of repeatedly trying.

Answer 42

Same problem here. After I downloading it gives me the error saying its not available at this time.



Update, mine just went through. just keep trying.

Answer 43

If you have an iPhone 4, an iPod 5th Generation, iPad Mini, or iPad 2nd Generation, the software update will be available October 10th, if that's what your problem is

Answer 44

I had to try and install it about 10 times before it worked so I would keep trying

Answer 45

The apple servers are overloaded i was able to get it on my phone but not my ipad...try it later on tonight you should be able to do it...there are millions of people trying to update at the same time..give it a while then try or just keep trying till it works

Answer 46

It would be so lovely and easy if a hard reset would sort this out. Sorry, it doesn't.



Those who have tried a hard reset and then updated have been the lucky recipients of a thing called coincidence. Trust me. I tried it. I'm not a lucky man.

Answer 47

I had the same issue, and it just now worked on my iPhone 5. Just keep pressing instal and agree over and over every time it gives you that "unavailable" message and it'll eventually work. Still battling it out on my iPad now...

Answer 48

I've kept trying for about 10 times (within 30 minutes) and it finally worked! I've tried to restart my iPhone 4s so that might have helped.

Answer 49

Apples servers cannot verity the millions of devices requesting it all at once. Just give it some time and you will be able to update your device without the servers struggling to do so. Don't call apple support and complain about it theirs nothing they can do about it. Just be patient.

Answer 50

folks having "update unavailable error" after downloading, try to charge ur iphone/ipad before pressing install now.

Answer 51

If you haven't got it yet do a hard reset on your iDevice (hold down the "home" button and "sleep" button for about 8 seconds then release) then after the reboot try it and it should work. Good luck!

Answer 52

SOLVED!



I got the same error several times. There is nothing wrong with your phone or process, the Apple servers are saturated. Just wait a bit and try again, my is done!

Answer 53

Everybody Is downloading it all at the same time. Wait a little while and it will work.

Answer 54

It will work eventually, keep on hitting 'install'. I literally did that 10 times and it worked.

Answer 55

Go into Settings and Turn auto-lock to Never and try again.



Worked for me 1st time after doing so.

Answer 56

sadly ... i was starting to get tense so i went to a corner of my room and started to cry and listen to some drake to make the moment annddd just as i was about to throw my phone against the wall it restarted and amen it started to work .....the moral of this story is to not give up and to keep on pressing install software .....<3

Answer 57

Same thing just happened to me, I am assuming the server is overloaded, though it did download fine. Weird. Nothing can ever go smooth.

Answer 58

Same thing just happened to me, I am assuming the server is overloaded, though it did download fine. Weird. Nothing can ever go smooth.

Answer 59

The servers are swamped, I had to try about 10 times, just keep on trying it will go through.

Hard resets, closing apps, will do NOTHING for this, just keep trying and it will work...

Answer 60

Worked for me!! software verified and apple icon is installing iOS7. Keep trying people.

Answer 61

It's happening to me too, it took like 2 hours to download but when i go to install it, nada! it stinks

Answer 62

I'm having the same issue. I believe it's because everyone who has an iPhone is downloading it so the servers have gone haywire.

Answer 63

The same thing has happened to my iPhone 4S and I have tried about 6 times and I also tried turning my phone off and on and it still says the same thing...

Answer 64

1. Restart your device.



2. Disable your Wi-Fi.



3. Turn off your device and keep it off for 5 minutes.



4. Turn your device back on and enable Wi-Fi.



5. Try the download again.

Answer 65

I was having the same problem, I closed out all my apps (double click home button to close out apps), and tried again and it went through. Hope this helps ! Good Luck

Answer 66

Hold the home button and lock button to reset your iPhone. Reboot it then try and install it. It has just worked for me.

Answer 67

Can't believe they fumbled the update....server crash? Airdrop might of been too much for the system to handle...stocks are taking a hit now....dump the stock.

Answer 68

it got nothing to do with the server being swamped or not. the secret to complete installing the update is to do a HARD RESET, it will work the first time you do that.

Answer 69

after the download, just hard reset your iPhone and try again. it worked for me on the first attempt. also try to connecct using your celluar data to verify update, it once worked for me on the last update (6.1.3). all the best.

Answer 70

i tried for about 20mins with no luck - I tried plugging it into a charger and it did work then! might have just been a coincidence but it has eventually worked - think its maybe just busy with everyone trying to download :)

Answer 71

I tried repeatedly about 10 times and it finally worked. Just be persistent. It will eventually go through. ;)

Answer 72

Mine is doing the same! Make sure you also have your phone plugged into your charger. It will not work unless it is 50% charged or on a charger!

Answer 73

Same here! Update downloaded and when I try to install it the message error is "software update unavailable". Wtf I have to do???!!!



Update: tried again and again and now it worked, is installing... can't wait!!!!

Answer 74

i also just did a hard reset and it worked the first time installing now

Answer 75

I had to delete some videos to get my free space above 3.4 GB - see attached link. Now it's updating...

Answer 76

ik this sounds weird but when its verify update ... keep tapping the screen someone told me to do that and it actually worked ik it sounds weird just give it a try dont let it autolock

Answer 77

me too! I've been waiting for this a long time and this caught me off guard. I just hope it installs soon. :(

Answer 78

Same thing is happinging to me on iphone 5. Tried three times so far.. :(

Answer 79

The servers have crashed due to so many downloads.

Answer 80

solution is here :



after download completes...turn off your wifi and use your local network..i tried it and it works..

pls try

Answer 81

SAME! I think too many people a re trying at once. Wait it out.

Answer 82

it's happening to a lot of people. just keep retrying. mine worked after the 7th try

Answer 83

You have to do it a few times for it to work, it looks so different

Answer 84

omg your not the only one, ive been trying to download it and all my friends have it except me :| it keeps sayings its unavailable at this time, so not fair!

Answer 85

me too. keep trying to install. mine failed about 8 times, but just now restarted.

Answer 86

mine just worked after about the 5th time of trying , i plugged it into my laptop and it seemed to work as soon as it did that

Answer 87

I had the same issue on my 4s so I closed all my apps and its working now!

Answer 88

same problem and like someone said before do a hard reset and it worked first time



DO A HARD RESET PEOPLE

Answer 89

Me to.. I was the first to tell all my family (and they did it) but mine doesn't work.. And I have the newest iPhone.

Answer 90

Maybe its because you dont have enough GB. becasue you need 2.9 gb to download it. if you dont know, check USAGE

Answer 91

This is a bunch of bull $hit.

Answer 92

This happend to me i then put my iphone on charge and it worked 😃

Answer 93

Same here, see this link



https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5318491?tstart=0

Answer 94

I'm having that same problem. This really sucks.

Answer 95

HARD RESET it works 1st try after a hard reset! woohoo

Answer 96

i just downloaded it from my computer and it worked :D

Answer 97

just keep try to install it again...and again...and again...and again...eventually it will work. all the best everyone!!!

Answer 98

Happening to me as well.

Answer 99

I hard reset my iPhone and it worked

Answer 100

This is happening to me too!

Answer 101

i am trying from 2 hours but not done...software updae unavailabe.....

Answer 102

Kill all your apps, then in iCloud settings, Turn off Find my iPhone! (:

Answer 103

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNMAmqYq6ik

Answer 104

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNMAmqYq6ik

Answer 105

ouhhhhhhhhhh it happaned to me to too. Its frustrating ;(

Answer 106

keep trying it will be done!

Answer 107

same here

Answer 108

Same here :(

Answer 109

keep trying ... will work

Answer 110

right ) keep tryin )

Answer 111

same here :(