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why is my iphone updates takes a long time

It takes a very long time for updating my iphone se IOS, how to fix it


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Posted on Sep 22, 2023 1:24 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2023 11:27 AM

Hello Billyhpfong,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities, it's great to have you here.


The time it takes to update your device will vary from person to person, since it depends on a number of factors including your network speed. If you notice a download taking longer than you would expect it to, you can try a different Wi-Fi network to see if that may help get things working a little more quickly. Another good option would be to try downloading the update on your computer and updating your device that way. You can do this from a PC or a Mac, either option would be great.


To update on a Mac: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

To update on a PC: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes - Apple Support


Thank you for being a part of the community here. We hope this information helps!


Best wishes.

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Sep 26, 2023 11:27 AM in response to Billyhpfong

Hello Billyhpfong,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities, it's great to have you here.


The time it takes to update your device will vary from person to person, since it depends on a number of factors including your network speed. If you notice a download taking longer than you would expect it to, you can try a different Wi-Fi network to see if that may help get things working a little more quickly. Another good option would be to try downloading the update on your computer and updating your device that way. You can do this from a PC or a Mac, either option would be great.


To update on a Mac: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

To update on a PC: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes - Apple Support


Thank you for being a part of the community here. We hope this information helps!


Best wishes.

Sep 26, 2023 11:41 AM in response to FlexSF

FlexSF wrote:

I am not an expert, but I recently read in the community forums that having your device attached to a charger will foster a consistent update. The implication in the suggestion I read was that wi-fi and cellular will be disrupted without it. While I don't know if that is true, it might advance your update.

It's good practice to keep it plugged in. Having the phone run out of charge in the middle of an update being installed can cause issues. I'm not sure that it makes much difference with the WiFi or cellular. But yes, a good idea.

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