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Frozen on update apple screen

I’ve got a new iPhone 14 Plus about 1 month old which was all working fine and I’ve had new laptop and installed iTunes on it, it then said the phone needed a software update and is now stuck on the update “apple” screen and he progress bar is not moving.

what do I do?


iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 14, 2024 11:08 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2024 2:36 PM

First, force-restart the iPhone:


  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky. If done correctly this will always work unless the phone has a hardware problem. 


Then go to Settings/General/Software Update and follow the instructions. Make sure the phone is plugged in, charged to at least 50%, and not in Low Power Mode.

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Oct 14, 2024 2:36 PM in response to Kingsleyholt

First, force-restart the iPhone:


  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky. If done correctly this will always work unless the phone has a hardware problem. 


Then go to Settings/General/Software Update and follow the instructions. Make sure the phone is plugged in, charged to at least 50%, and not in Low Power Mode.

Frozen on update apple screen

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