Verifying update taking forever
Hi, Ive been trying to update my phone, and its been trying to verify for the past 45 mins.
Is there any way i could cancel it or something?
PLEASE HELP
iPhone 7, iOS 10.2.1
Hi
It may help to follow the steps here (including beneath the heading "If you can’t reach the update server or can’t verify the update"):
Get help with over-the-air iOS updates - Apple Support
If you are unable to update wirelessly, consider instead updating via iTunes:
Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Whichever method you choose, be sure to first make a backup of your iPhone (you may wish to choose the option to Encrypt iPhone backup if using iTunes):
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Note that, for iTunes to be able to connect with a device running iOS 10 or newer (including updating it), your computer must be running iTunes version 12.5.1 or newer: