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galbrighty Author

Level 1

4 points

Verifying update

My phone gets stuck on update verification I’ve tried hard reset multiple times what do I do find my is also off

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 11:16 AM

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Raicya

Level 10

213,197 points

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 12:31 PM

Try again:

You need about 8 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.

See the following Apple articles:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

If your iPhone or iPad won't update

If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

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

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)

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

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

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