In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error. The Cupertino giant has taken off the lid from its latest seventeenth iteration of the OS. At the time of writing, it is still in the testing stage, so a few bugs and issues are along the expected lines. However, that hasn’t stopped tech enthusiasts from giving it a try right on the release day itself. But the journey seems to be far from perfect.
We aren’t talking about bugs in the daily usage of the OS, users aren’t even able to install the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 update on their iPhones/iPad respectively as they are straightaway greeted with the Installation Failed error. First off, if they head over to the Software update page on their device, it does show the “iOS 17 Developer Beta” update which they are even able to download and Install.
After that, it shows “verifying update” and then the device restarts, but a few minutes later, users are taken back to iOS 16.4. On the other hand, if they try to install via their Mac and the IPSW file, they are greeted with the following error message “Can’t install the software because it is currently not available from the Software Update Server”. If you are also in the same boat, then then this guide will make you aware of numerous workarounds to rectify this issue. Follow along.
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How to Fix iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed Error
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Retry via the Official Method
This time around, Apple has completely messed up the update schedule [though we aren’t complaining for once]. Up until now, you could only install a developer update if you have a developer account [which costs $99]. However, this time around, many users who haven’t even purchased the developer account were able to welcome abode the latest iOS 17 update. So if you weren’t lucky the first time, we would recommend you try once again, the Cupertino servers would bless you with the update sooner than later.
- Open Safari and head over to developer.apple.com.
- Then go to Account and tap on Sign in to Apple Developer.
- Now type in your account credentials and again go to Account.
- Then tap on I Agree under Apple Developer Agreement.
- Now go to Settings -> General -> Software Update.
- Then go to Automatic Updates -> Download iOS Updates > Turn it off.
- Again go to Software Update > Beta Update and you should now see the iOS 17 update.
- Download and install it onto your device right away. Once done, restart your device.
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
FIX 2: Sign out of Managed Apple ID
Sign out of “Managed Apple ID” and then try installing the iOS 17 update. Along the same lines, you could log out of your Apple account and then try installing iOS 17. Check if any of these two tweaks spell out success for you.
FIX 3: Install MobilesDevice.pkg
You need to get hold of the MobilesDevice.pkg from the resources folder in Xcode 15. right-click on it, select Show package contents, and install the MobilesDevice.pkg. Finder will then be able to interact with your iPhone and install iOS 17.
FIX 4: Restart Device
First and foremost, you should try out the basic troubleshooting tip, which involves restarting your device. While it may sound like an obvious fix, but trust us, in most instances, a simple reboot is enough to rectify most of the issues. So press and hold the Power and one of the Volume buttons to bring up the power menu. Then drag the slider to the right to restart your device. Once it boots up, check if you are able to access WiFi or not.
FIX 5: Force Reboot
If the issue is still there, then your next course of action is to force reboot your device. Here’s how it could be done:
- First off, press and release the Volume Up button.
- Then press and release the Volume Down button.
- Now press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears.
- Once that happens, release the Power key.
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
FIX 6: Toggle WiFi
Your next course of action should be to toggle off/on the WiFi on your device. This will refresh the WiFi settings and could rectify the underlying issue. So let’s put it to the test and check out the results.
- To begin with, head over to Settings > WiFi
- Then disable the toggle next to your WiFi.
- Wait for a few seconds and re-enable your WiFi.
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
FIX 7: Toggle AirPlane Mode
Toggling on/off the Airplane Mode will disable and then re-enable all the mobile networks. This will then give these networks a fresh instance to work on and hence the issue might be resolved in this fresh environment. So let’s put this method to the test and check out the result:
- Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen to bring up the Control Center.
- Then tap on the Airplane mode icon. This will disable all networks.
- Wait for a few seconds and again tap on the Airplane Mode icon.
- This will disable Airplane Mode and the network will be up and running.
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
FIX 8: Turn off WiFi Assist
If the WiFi connection is not strong enough or in other words, its speed is quite slow, then the Wi-Fi Assist feature will automatically switch over to the carrier data. As a result of which, your device will no longer be able to connect to the WiFi. To rectify this, you will have to disable Wi-Fi Assist [it is enabled by default], using the instructions given below:
- To begin with, head over to Settings > Mobile Data.
- Then disable the toggle next to Wi-Fi Assist to turn it off.
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
FIX 9: Disable Low Data Mode
As is evident from its name, the Low Data mode prevents the usage of the network in the background. However, in some instances, it could tend to place a restrictive blanket on the data exchange being taken place in the foreground. So to prevent that from happening, you should consider disabling this feature. Here’s how it could be done:
- To begin with, head over to the Settings> WiFi section.
- Then tap on the information icon next to your WiFi.
- After that, turn off the toggle next to Low Data Mode
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
FIX 10: Reset Network
If the stored network data gets corrupted, then it could spell out trouble for the entire network configuration on your device. Therefore the only way out is to reset the setting back to their factory default state. Do keep in mind that doing so will erase all the saved WiFi networks, passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings, so make sure that they are synced with your Apple account.
- To begin with, head over to Settings > General.
- Then go to Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
- After that, tap on Reset Network Settings.
- Now re-connect to your WiFi network.
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
FIX 11: Reset Device
If none of the aforementioned methods managed to rectify the issue, then your last course of action should be to factory reset your device. This will delete all the data and bring the settings back to their default state- exactly how it was when you first unboxed your device. So it goes without saying that you should first take a backup of all the data and only then proceed with the below steps:
- To begin with, head over to Settings > General.
- Then go to Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
- Once the reset is complete, set up your device using your Apple ID.
- Check if it fixes the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error.
That’s it. These were the three different methods that should help you fix the iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Installation Failed error. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
