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How to stop or cancel the update

My phones been updating the software for about 21 hours now. Does anybody know how to stop or cancel the update I really need to use my phone . I definitely didn’t expect all this when I hit the update now button




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iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 29, 2019 10:46 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2019 11:07 AM

See this for troubleshooting over the air iOS updates, Get help with over-the-air iOS updates - Apple Support

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Dec 29, 2019 11:29 AM in response to Camronsmom1

How to restart your iPhone X or 11

  1. Press and hold either volume button and the side button until the power off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
  3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button (on the right side of your iPhone) until you see the Apple logo.

How to restart your iPhone 8, 7, or 6

  1. Press and hold the side button until the power off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
  3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

How to restart your iPhone SE, 5, or earlier

  1. Press and hold the top button until the power off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off.
  3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.


How to stop or cancel the update

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