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iOS 16 Stuck on Preparing Update

I’ve tried to update my phone to IOS 16 twice, but both times it stops at ‘Preparing Update’. What should I do?

Posted on Sep 12, 2022 11:50 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2022 1:06 PM

You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service & Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%

See the following Apple articles:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update

You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC

If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder

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