My phone is stuck preparing for update and has been since yesterday
I was updating 17 yesterday and has been stuck in preparing since yesterday
I was updating 17 yesterday and has been stuck in preparing since yesterday
Try and delete the update file and download the update again:
Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
Find the update in the list of apps.
Tap the update, then tap Delete Update.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest update.
If this is not working please try and update via a pc or Mac instead
Update your iPhone using a Mac with macOS Catalina or higher
On a Mac with macOS Catalina or higher, you will use the finder in order to upgrade your iPhone. Make sure to Back up your device before starting the upgrade process.
On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, you will follow the following steps:
Update your iPhone via a Mac running macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a Windows PC
On macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a windows machine, we won't use the Finder to upgrade your iOS
Instead, we will use iTunes. Make sure to Back up your device before doing any update or upgrade to your phone.
Updating/upgrading your iPhone - Apple Community
My phone is stuck preparing for update and has been since yesterday