Q: I'm trying to install iOS 9.3 on my IPhone 5c and it's been saying 'verifying update' for over an hour, I can't touch anything and it's not powering off, help.

If you can't activate your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch after installing iOS 9.3 - Apple Support

Try to reset your device. This won't delete your data stored on this device.

• Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button
• Press and hold on the Home button
• Keep holding both buttons until the display turns off and back on with Apple logo on it.

If this does not help, restore your device to factory settings. Note that this will erase the data from your device.Take a look this Apple Support article: Use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support.

Who knows, maybe it's magic

You are most welcome!