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title: "How to fix an iPhone 7 Plus iOS update error “Unable to Check for Update,” cannot update to iOS 11"  
description: "How to fix an iPhone 7 Plus iOS update error “Unable to Check for Update,” cannot update to iOS 11"  
author: "Akash Ahlawat"  
published: 2018-10-21  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50893/how-to-fix-an-iphone-7-plus-ios-update-error-unable-to-check-for-update-cannot-update-to-ios-11  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["iphone 7 plus"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How to fix an iPhone 7 Plus iOS update error “Unable to Check for Update,” cannot update to iOS 11  

How to [fix an iPhone](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50409/how-to-fix-an-iphone-x-that-s-suddenly-slowing-down-keeps-freezing-and-lagging) 7 Plus [iOS](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12425/ios-11-vs-android-o-a-comparison) [update error](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82048/windows-10-update-error-why-i-can-t-see-the-wifi-option) “Unable to [Check](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84635/want-to-buy-a-laptop-for-gaming-purposes-check-the-list-now) for Update,” [cannot update](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50788/how-to-fix-an-apple-iphone-7-that-cannot-update-to-ios-11-wirelessly-ota-update-not-working) to iOS 11 \
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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

If **turning Wi-Fi on and off** and ignoring the Wi-Fi network doesn't work, the next step is to reset your iPhone's network settings. Your current network settings will be erased, and the defaults will be restored. If there is a problem with the network settings that have caused this [error](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/459/iis-7-error-503-service-unavailable) to appear, the **reset should [fix](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81628/how-to-fix-your-broken-heart-try-out-these-ways-for-sure) it**. If you wish to try it, make a note of your network password and server credentials, then follow the procedures below: \

1. From the Home screen, **select Settings.**
2. Select **General.**
3. **Reset** is located at the bottom of the page.
4. Select **Reset Network Settings from the drop-down menu.**
5. **Wait for the reset to complete.** After that, your iPhone will reset.

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After it boots up completely, set up your wireless network again, connect to it and then try checking for iOS [update](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/156355/what-is-google-pigeon-update).


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