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No Worry for iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update [100% Workable Ways]

Aira Lesly Escoto Posted by Aira Lesly Escoto to iOS Recovery, Solutions/Tips Mar 10, 2023

iPhone 16 and iOS 17/18 are both coming up. Someone gets the beta version of iOS 17/18, but some people are unable to install the iOS 17 beta because iPhone will stuck on verifying the update. This may be caused by an incompatible beta version for your iPhone, not enough storage space, etc. So how to solve this problem and can you still install the latest iOS 17/18 version on your iPhone? Keep reading and learn about 4 ways to fix iPhone stuck on verifying update issue in detail.

How to Tell If iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update or Not

Sometimes it just indicates a verification process that normally takes a few seconds which is taking longer than usual. It doesn’t always mean that your iPhone verifying update is stuck when your iPhone says Verifying Update.

If you see the Verifying Update screen for a few minutes on your device, it doesn’t mean that your iPhone is stuck on verifying updates. It is important to note that this problem will often occur when iOS releases a new update and millions of users try to download the update at the same time.

Therefore, when you first see Verifying Update appear on the screen, give it a few minutes. But if it takes more than 15 minutes for this process, you will know the device is stuck and you need to fix it.

4 Efficient Ways to Solve iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update

If your iPhone stuck on verifying updates for more than half an hour, don’t worry! Here are 4 workable ways for you to solve this problem.

Method 1: 4Easysoft iPhone Data Recovery

This method is the ultimate way, you can use this software to deal with any issue with your iPhone. 4Easysoft iPhone Data Recovery is not only a data recovery for iPhone but also has an additional powerful function which is iOS System Recovery. It will fix the device, screen, iOS mode, and iTunes issues, including a stuck iPhone in the verifying screen, Apple logo, black screen, disabled device, updating error, etc. You don’t need to select the model, type, category, and any parameter; this program will automatically detect and fix it in one click. Have a try to solve your iPhone stuck on verifying update now.

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Here are the steps to solve iPhone stuck on verifying updating problem:

Step 1Launch 4Easysoft iPhone Data Recovery and click the iOS System Recovery button on the main screen. Then, you need to connect your iOS device to the computer via USB cable. After that, click the Start button to continue, and this program will automatically detect your device.

iOS System Recovery

Step 2All the information about your device is listed on the program. You can click the Free Quick Fix button to fix some simple issues like a frozen screen or crashed system. Otherwise, you need to click the Fix button to do further fixes.

iOS Information to Fix

Here are two modes for you to choose from:

Standard Mode: Fix a simple iOS system issue on your device and keep all the data on it.

Advanced Mode: Fix serious system issues on your iOS device and will delete all the data. The success rate is higher than the standard one.

You should choose the desired one after deep consideration and click the Confirm button to go on.

Confirm to Fix iOS System

Step 3You need to check the proper category, type, and model of your device. Then, choose the desired firmware with different iOS versions and click the Download button. In this way, you can also downgrade or upgrade your iOS version. After that, click the Next button to start iPhone stuck on verifying update.

Download FirmWare to Fix

Method 2: Keeping Locking and Waking up Your iPhone

One of the fastest ways to fix an iPhone stuck on verifying updates is to simply press the Power button on the device several times. This forces the iPhone’s screen to lock and wake up several times. Doing this several times (up to 5-10 times) has been known to fix this verifying problem. You will know that this solution has worked when the screen goes black and then you see the Apple logo followed by a progress bar, indicating the update process has begun.

Method 3: Delete the iOS Update and Download It Again

If something went wrong when you initially downloaded the software update, your iPhone may be stuck on verifying it. After hard resetting your iPhone, go to Settings and tap iPhone Storage from General. Then tap Software Update and tap Delete Update. After deleting the update, go back to try downloading and installing the software update again.

Redownload iOS Update

Method 4: Hard Reset Your iPhone

When an iPhone is stuck on verifying an update, it’s possible that it froze due to a software crash. To fix this, hard reset your iPhone, which will force it to turn off and back on.

Different model has a different way to hard reset:

iPhone SE, 6s, or older: Press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time. Let go of both buttons as soon as the Apple logo appears on the display.

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button until the Apple logo appears on your iPhone’s display. iPhone 8, iPhone X, and newer: Press the Volume Up button, then press the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

After hard resetting your iPhone, go back to Settings and try to download and install the software update once again.

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Conclusion

There are four ways recommended to solve iPhone stuck on verifying update, many people like to hard reset the iPhone to solve this problem, but this also will make your iPhone get the white or red screen problem. So, for efficiency and security, you should use 4Easysoft iPhone Data Recovery to solve your iPhone issue!

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