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Why it takes so long to update?

My iPhone has been updating since 10:30! Why does it take that long?

Posted on Sep 14, 2020 11:47 PM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2020 1:46 AM

Caseyksmith Said:

"Why it takes so long to update?: My iPhone has been updating since 10:30! Why does it take that long?"

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Where to Things Stand?

Is there a progress bar? If so, how much more do you have left to go? Or is everything all set?


Update Issues:

Are you updating over Wi-Fi? Or through your computer? If updating directly through Wi-Fi, then it would make sense, being that so many resources are being used on the iPhone alone. So, I would have connected it to a computer (Mac or PC), if an available option, and opened iTunes to update it. If that is too slow, then I would assume you have far too much installed on your iPhone while this update is occurring.


So, to Perform an Update, Refer to the Following:


A. Disable Cellular:

It will not update with Cellular enabled. So, if Cellular is enabled, disable it, then proceed with the update.


B. Update an iPhone:

Update your iPhone using:

  • the iPhone itself
  • Mac, or
  • PC, even


How to do so....

Two Major Steps: - Backup then Update

1. Backup First: Make a backup of your device using iCloud or your computer

2. Then, Update Using these Links:

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Sep 15, 2020 1:46 AM in response to Caseyksmith

Caseyksmith Said:

"Why it takes so long to update?: My iPhone has been updating since 10:30! Why does it take that long?"

-------


Where to Things Stand?

Is there a progress bar? If so, how much more do you have left to go? Or is everything all set?


Update Issues:

Are you updating over Wi-Fi? Or through your computer? If updating directly through Wi-Fi, then it would make sense, being that so many resources are being used on the iPhone alone. So, I would have connected it to a computer (Mac or PC), if an available option, and opened iTunes to update it. If that is too slow, then I would assume you have far too much installed on your iPhone while this update is occurring.


So, to Perform an Update, Refer to the Following:


A. Disable Cellular:

It will not update with Cellular enabled. So, if Cellular is enabled, disable it, then proceed with the update.


B. Update an iPhone:

Update your iPhone using:

  • the iPhone itself
  • Mac, or
  • PC, even


How to do so....

Two Major Steps: - Backup then Update

1. Backup First: Make a backup of your device using iCloud or your computer

2. Then, Update Using these Links:

Why it takes so long to update?

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