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Set up new iPhone stuck at “install now”

Trying to set up new iPhone and transfer data from the old one. The software update has completed but is now stuck on “install now” with the spinning wheel next to it. I read somewhere else that i should set it up as a new phone and transfer the data but I can’t get off this screen

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 8:07 PM

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Oct 10, 2023 8:12 PM in response to Nic_Storm2023

Nic_Storm2023 Said:

"Set up new iPhone stuck at 'install now' Trying to set up new iPhone and transfer data from the old one. The software update has completed but is now stuck on “install now” with the spinning wheel next to it. I read somewhere else that i should set it up as a new phone and transfer the data but I can’t get off this screen"

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Thank you for the photo.


Update Using a Computer:

Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

Oct 10, 2023 8:29 PM in response to Nic_Storm2023

Nic_Storm2023 Said:

"I don’t have a personal: computer to set it up with"

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Updating Elsewise:

There no other way that I am aware of. Then ask others if you may use their computer. If there is no WiFi, then use ethernet. If there is no Ethernet port, then this is the adapter to use: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple On a Windows PC, you'd have to use iTunes for this.


Set up new iPhone stuck at “install now”

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