Solution #2: Check Internet Connection Image source: How to GeekĪs we mentioned earlier, the error code 0x80072efe can also be caused due to connectivity issues. Reboot your device, and then again try updating your device to the new version to check whether you’re still facing the issue. If not, then tap the “Set time automatically” button to set an accurate date and time as per your time zone. Here you can assess whether the date and time settings on your machine are rightly set or not. Select “Time and Language.” Switch to the “Date and Time” option from the left menu pane.