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HomePod setup takes forever

I’m setting up a new HomePod and get through the initial questions however when the step gets to setting up iCloud it spins and takes a lot of time with no results. I’ve canceled out of set up after 45 minutes and over hour and retry with the same results, would love to hear some suggestions as to what could be causing the delays. Help!!

HomePod (2nd generation)

Posted on Dec 20, 2024 6:49 PM

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Dec 20, 2024 6:58 PM in response to MarineMomSC

A recent reset of a HomePod mini took maybe thirty minutes, on a fast network, and doing who-knows-what.


This to get 18.2 loaded.


The reset could have taken longer too, as I'd stopped paying attention to it.


Maybe factory reset it with a Mac or PC, and try again: Reset HomePod or HomePod mini - Apple Support

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