stuck in verifying updates

Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities dmeone,

We can certainly understand your concern and see you came to us from the article Update your iPhone or iPad .

We recommend checking out these steps for more information on what to do if you are having issues updating your iOS device.

" If your iPhone or iPad won't update

To update your iPhone or iPad, you need a compatible device, an internet connection, and enough storage. It also helps to keep your device connected to a power source.

If you can’t install iOS 16 or iPadOS 16.1 on your iPhone or iPad

You might be unable to update your iPhone or iPad wirelessly — or over the air — for one of these reasons:

• Your device doesn't support the latest software
• There isn't enough available storage space on your device
• The update takes a long time to download
• Your device isn't able to reach the update server
• The update doesn't complete

If your device doesn't support new software

If you don't see the option to update to new software like iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 when it becomes available, your device might not support the latest release.

1. Identify your iPhone or iPad model.
2. Check whether your iPhone or iPad model is on the list of compatible devices for the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
3. Update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS that is available to you.

If you have a compatible device but your iPhone or iPad won't update, try the steps below. "

For additional information, check out this link here: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.

Kindest regards!