How do I fix a stuck iPhone 17 Pro screen during an update?

iphone 17 pro stuck on update



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iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 5, 2026 11:09 AM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2026 11:15 AM

stephenja wrote:
iphone 17 pro stuck on update
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Original Title: stuck screen

Try a Force Restart --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Make sure when you try again, the phone is plugged in to charge and connected to Wifi. AND, if you have a VPN, at a minimum turn it off, or better yet, remove it completely.

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Sep 5, 2026 11:15 AM in response to stephenja

stephenja wrote:
iphone 17 pro stuck on update
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Original Title: stuck screen

Try a Force Restart --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Make sure when you try again, the phone is plugged in to charge and connected to Wifi. AND, if you have a VPN, at a minimum turn it off, or better yet, remove it completely.

How do I fix a stuck iPhone 17 Pro screen during an update?

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