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iPhone is stuck on verifying update

Hi there my son tried updating his phone yesterday and now it’s stuck on verifying update what steps do I need to take for it to get from this screen and finish what it’s doing



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Posted on Aug 26, 2022 3:40 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2022 6:11 PM

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Software UpdateIf there is an update available for your iPhone then it will be listed here. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and update your iPhone. 

  • Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • Your iPhone must have at least 6GB or more free storage space
  • Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN
  • You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Axel F.

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Aug 26, 2022 6:11 PM in response to JoannaSchmitt

Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Software UpdateIf there is an update available for your iPhone then it will be listed here. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and update your iPhone. 

  • Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • Your iPhone must have at least 6GB or more free storage space
  • Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN
  • You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Axel F.

Aug 26, 2022 6:25 PM in response to JoannaSchmitt

JoannaSchmitt Said:

"iPhone is stuck on verifying update: Hi there my son tried updating his phone yesterday and now it’s stuck on verifying update what steps do I need to take for it to get from this screen and finish what it’s doing"

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Resolving a Boot Loop:

Seems you are stuck in a boot loop. This typically occurs when you were updating something, and it was unsuccessful. So, to fix this, use my User Tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - User Tip

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