How to Easily Fix iOS Update Stuck on Verifying Update

Updating an iPhone to the latest iOS is good for adding new features to your device, but sometimes the update could be not so easy. After you download the software and tap Install Now, the words Verifying update stay on the screen forever.

It is certainly abnormal to see it occupying your screen for so long. Generally, this step just takes several seconds to complete. Read this passage and you will know why that happens and how to be well-prepared for a successful iPhone update.

Why iOS update stuck on verifying update?

Generally, there are 2 reasons why your iPhone or iPad unable to update and stuck on verifying process.

● Internet connection failure: If you want to update iOS, you need to send the request to the server, get the package, and then finish the installation and setup on your device, so the problem could be caused by not connecting to the server issues on your device.
● Software crash: It is more likely to happen in some old iPhone models, like iPhone 12, 13. Your iPhone is just frozen because of software crash during the updating.

These are the most common causes for iOS updating failure, like iOS download stuck. You can try update again. before that, please view the preparation below for iOS updating.

How to prepare for iOS update?
● Make iPhone fully charged or connect iPhone to power when updating iOS
● Give enough space (more than 2GB, but ultimately decided by the iOS size) to allow downloading and installing software
● Connect iPhone to a good Wi-Fi

If the issue that iPhone stuck on verifying update still exists after several tries, you can follow the 7 solutions to fix the stuck update.

How to easily fix iOS update stuck on verifying update?

If your iPhone, iPad is unable to update the iOS, here we provide 5 effective fixes to help you out of this issue.

Solution 1. Refresh your iPhone

If your iPhone is stuck for verifying update and your iPhone freezes, you can try resetting the iPhone to fix this issue. Resetting your iPhone will shut off all programs and restart them again. Follow the guide below according to your iPhone model.

• iPhone 8 or later: Press the volume+ button and then quickly release. Press the volume- button and then quickly release it. Press the power button for seconds and wait for the Apple logo to appear.

• iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Press both the power button and volume- button for seconds and wait for the Apple logo to appear.

• iPhone 6s or earlier: Press both the power button and the Home button for seconds and wait for the Apple logo to appear.

Solution 2. Check the network conditions

If you have connected iPhone to fast Wi-Fi, it is more possible for you to get a response from the server.

Try the other network applications on your iPhone to see whether the network condition is good. If it loads data very slowly, you need to connect iPhone to better Wi-Fi.

To solve all the network problems, you can reset the network settings on iPhone, but you need to remember all the Wi-Fi passwords to enter them later. Go to iPhone Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Solution 3. Delete old iOS update

iOS 14 beta profile has been released, you might have downloaded it from the server. If there is another iOS installation package on your iPhone, you can not update your iPhone to the latest iOS, so you need to erase the information of other iOS updates.

Go to iPhone > General > iPhone Storage > find your iOS update > tap Delete Update.

Solution 4. Update iOS with iTunes on computer

The issue of iPhone/iPad stuck on verifying updates can be solved by iTunes. It gives you a more stable iOS update on computer.

Step 1. Download the latest iTunes on computer. Plug iPhone/iPad to computer to computer with a USB cable. Click the device icon.

Step 2. Wait for iTunes check iOS update and download the package. Click Update.

Solution 5. Restore iPhone to factory settings

iOS not able to verify update might be caused by unknown system issues but you can easily fix the issue by restoring the iPhone from a previous backup with iTunes.

Warning: This action will totally remove the data on iPhone and import data from the backup, so please backup your iPhone with iOS backup software to backup your iPhone beforehand.

● Part 1. Restore to factory settings on iPhone

Step 1. Go to "Settings" > Choose "General" > "Reset" > "Erase All Content and Settings".

Step 2. Enter your Apple ID passcode to continue.

● Part 2. Restore iPhone with iTunes

Step 1. Connect your iPhone with iTunes just like step 1 and step 2 of Solution 4.

Step 2. Click "Restore iPhone" on the "Summary" tab.

FAQs About “iOS Update Stuck on Verifying Update”

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about “iOS update stuck on verifying update”:

Q1: How long should I wait if my iOS update is stuck on "Verifying update"?

Typically, the verification process shouldn't take too long. If it's been stuck for more than an hour, it's advisable to take some troubleshooting steps, such as restarting your device or checking your internet connection.

Q2: Can I cancel the iOS update if it's stuck on "Verifying update"?

Yes, you can cancel the update by powering off your device and then turning it back on. However, make sure to follow proper procedures to avoid any potential data loss or corruption.

Q3: Will force restarting my device help if the iOS update is stuck on "Verifying update"?

Force restarting your device can sometimes resolve temporary software glitches that may be causing the update to stall. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button (on iPhone 7 and later) simultaneously until you see the Apple logo.

Conclusion

iOS update stuck on verifying update could be caused by not connecting to the server or system issues on your device. You can follow the 5 solutions in this passage to fix the issue or the system.

Before you update iPhone or fix any system issues, you need to backup important data with AOMEI FoneBackup to avoid any unacceptable results.