Your iPhone update is stuck on Verifying Update and won't finish
The update verification process is probably just slow. Wait 15-20 minutes without touching your iPhone. Don't force restart it yet. If it's still stuck after 20 minutes, force restart your iPhone to stop the update, then try updating again over WiFi while plugged into power.
Verification checks that the downloaded file is correct and not corrupted. This takes time, especially if your internet is slow. If it's stuck for more than 20 minutes, something has gone wrong and the update process needs to restart. Force restarting your iPhone stops the broken update, and trying again fixes it.
- ✓Keep your iPhone plugged into power. Verification takes 15-20 minutes and needs steady power
- ✓Have a strong WiFi or cellular connection. Signal strength affects verification speed
- ✓Make sure your iPhone battery is above 20% before unplugging for any reason
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Force restarting too soon. Verification takes 15-20 minutes and is normal
- Trying to use the iPhone while verification is happening. This slows it down
- Not waiting long enough before assuming it's frozen
Signs you need professional help
- If it's still stuck after force restart and retrying the update, or if you're not sure whether to wait longer, give us a call and we can help you troubleshoot.
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