IOS 17.7.1 update stuck at “Verifying update” stage

My iPhone 13 Pro Max has been non operable since hours with the automated update of IOS 17.7.1. It is connected to a gigabit WiFi network too. I am not able to restart the phone either as the power off slide bar also doesn’t work. Need help.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 10, 2024 11:48 AM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2024 12:00 PM

Hello again ~ Sorry you are having this issue. This is a prior post by one of our other excellent forum members *Axel Foley* Give this a try and if no help you need to take your iPhone in for a check.


“*Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


Axel F.”


Also…


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options


~Katana-San~

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Nov 10, 2024 12:00 PM in response to vishwamaanav

Hello again ~ Sorry you are having this issue. This is a prior post by one of our other excellent forum members *Axel Foley* Give this a try and if no help you need to take your iPhone in for a check.


“*Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


Axel F.”


Also…


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options


~Katana-San~

Nov 10, 2024 1:34 PM in response to vishwamaanav

I was glad to get Apple help and it was resolved. Had to force restart the device following the steps below:


Please remove iPhone case and connect it with power. Now please try to force restart by pressing/holding side button for at least 2 minutes.


1 Press and quickly release the volume up button.

2 Press and quickly release the volume down button.

3 Press and hold the side button.



Had to do this as the poweoff slidebar on touch screen was non-responsive

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