3 Ways to Fix an iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update Screen

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Fix 1: Force Restart iPhone

You can force restart your iPhone to shut down all the processes—including any bugs causing it to be stuck. Once you turn it on, the bug is unlikely to reappear, and you can try installing the update again. Doing this most likely fixes the issue.

Also Read:How to fix a frozen iPhone that won’t turn off

Fix 2: Let the Battery Drain and Recharge Your iPhone

If your iPhone is stuck on Verifying Update and won’t turn off, here’s a method to help you shut down your phone. If you aren’t in a hurry, just let your phone drain out the battery so that it shuts down. Then, you canrestartyour phone andinstallthe update.

Well, this may not be efficient for fixing the issue. But given the limited number of options we have, whatever helps is worth a try.

Fix 3: Update Your iPhone Using Recovery Mode

You can put your iPhone in recovery mode andupdateitvia iTunes or a Mac. Here’s how.

Step 1: Connect your iPhoneto a PC or Mac. OpeniTuneson Windows orFinderon Mac and ensure your iPhone is detected.

Step 2:Now, enter therecovery modeon your iPhone.

Note: Don’t stop pressing the key combinations until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone.

Step 3:As soon as you enter the recovery mode on your iPhone, you will see a pop-up on iTunes or Mac. Tap onUpdate. Ensure your PC or Mac is connected to the internet throughout the update process.

If none of the above methods work, contactApple’s customer support. They can guide you further and fix the issue.

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Last updated on 27 August, 2024

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