Why it takes so long to update?

You may get better and prompt responses if you may kindly provide the iPhone Model that you have and the iOS version if it is known to you and re-post.

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
• a Mac, or
• a 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:

• On the iPhone itself: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
• From a Mac: Update software on iOS devices in iTunes on Mac - Apple Support
• From a PC: Update software on iOS and iPadOS devices in iTunes on PC - Apple Support