How do I fix iPhone stuck on verifying update?

I tried updating my phone, iPhone XS to the latest software version, but I'm stuck at a screen for verifying update. I can use the restart function of vol up, vol down, then holding the button on the right side and it does restart. Every time I try to update, I get stuck at verifying. I'm not sure if it's related to the update, but I also have a cellular error. It says an update is required to use cellular data on this iPhone. So I'm stuck in a loop. I can't update and I can't use cellular.



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Posted on Apr 18, 2025 6:25 AM

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Apr 18, 2025 11:35 PM in response to jhdick01

Re: "I tried updating my phone, iPhone XS to the latest software version,

but I'm stuck at a screen for verifying update. "

" I also have a cellular error. It says an update is required to use cellular data on this iPhone.

So I'm stuck in a loop. I can't update and I can't use cellular."


Apple support's online article may be helpful:

What to do: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

eg: also says:

"you can use your computer to update your device."

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