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

Posted on Mar 3, 2017 7:41 PM

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Mar 4, 2017 4:09 AM in response to Kelsg8

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:


Get the latest version of iTunes - Apple Support

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