How can I do iPhone Stuck on Updating iCloud Settings?

That sounds super annoying! Getting stuck on that "updating iCloud settings" screen can definitely test your patience. You've already tried the basic moves with restarting and resetting your iPhone, which are usually my go-to first steps, so kudos for that. Since those haven't worked, let's try a few other tricks to hopefully get your iPhone back on track without losing any of your stuff.

1. Give It Time: Sometimes, the "updating iCloud settings" can take longer than expected, especially if your internet connection is a bit on the slower side or if iCloud has a lot of data to process. If you haven't already, give it a good hour or so without interrupting. It might resolve itself.

2. Check Your Network: Make sure your Wi-Fi is stable and fast enough. A spotty connection can mess with the update process. You might want to switch to a different network if possible or reset your router.

3. Force Restart: I know you said you restarted your iPhone, but a force restart can sometimes kick things back into gear. The method depends on your iPhone model:

• • For iPhone 8 and later: Quickly press and release the Volume Up button, quickly press and release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
  • For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold both the Volume Down button and the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
  • For iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold both the Home and the Sleep/Wake buttons until you see the Apple logo.

4. Sign Out of iCloud (if Possible): If you can access your settings, try signing out of iCloud and then signing back in. Go to Settings > [your name] > Sign Out (at the bottom). You might need to enter your Apple ID password to turn off Find My iPhone.

ha0duhrahrhr0 wrote:

I recently tried updating my iPhone and it is now stuck on updating iCloud settings. I'm not sure how to proceed, the iPhone seems to be stuck on this screen and isn't responding to any of my inputs. I tried restarting the iPhone and even resetting it, but the update process keeps getting stuck at the iCloud settings stage.

I'm not sure what may have caused this issue as the iPhone was working fine before the update. Can anyone suggest a solution that can help me get my iPhone working normally again without losing any of my data?

Thanks.

1. Check Apple's System Status: Sometimes, the issue might be with Apple's servers. Visit the Apple System Status page to check if there are any known issues with iCloud services that might be affecting your update process.

2. Update Using Another Network: If possible, try connecting your iPhone to a different Wi-Fi network. A network issue might be causing the update process to stall.

3. Remove the SIM Card: Power off your iPhone, remove the SIM card, and then power the iPhone back on without the SIM card inserted. Sometimes, network settings associated with the SIM card can cause issues. After the phone starts, reinsert the SIM card.