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The update 14.0.1 is stuck at preparing update. Help!

How do I get this fixed?

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 8, 2020 7:24 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2020 7:25 AM

That depends on how long it has been in this state. Up to an hour is possible. If it is much longer than that see if your phone meets all of these requirements—>Updating iOS: common issues and solutions - Apple Community

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