• Force restart your iPhone if it is stuck at the Verifying Update screen.
  • You can also enter Recovery Mode on your iPhone and update it by connecting to a PC or Mac.
  • Try draining out the battery so that it shuts down. You can restart your phone and install the update.

Fix 1: Force Restart iPhone

You can force restart your iPhone to shut down all the processes—including any bugs causing it to be stuck. Once you turn it on, the bug is unlikely to reappear, and you can try installing the update again. Doing this most likely fixes the issue.

  • On iPhone 8, SE 2nd gen, and later: Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.
  • On iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On iPhone 6s and SE 1st gen: Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

Fix 2: Let the Battery Drain and Recharge Your iPhone

If your iPhone is stuck on Verifying Update and won’t turn off, here’s a method to help you shut down your phone. If you aren’t in a hurry, just let your phone drain out the battery so that it shuts down. Then, you can restart your phone and install the update.

Well, this may not be efficient for fixing the issue. But given the limited number of options we have, whatever helps is worth a try.

Fix 3: Update Your iPhone Using Recovery Mode

You can put your iPhone in recovery mode and update it via iTunes or a Mac. Here’s how .

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to a PC or Mac. Open iTunes on Windows or Finder on Mac and ensure your iPhone is detected.

Step 2: Now, enter the recovery mode on your iPhone.

  • iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the side button and the home button until you see the recovery mode screen.
  • iPhone 7 Series: Press and hold the side button and the volume down button until you see the recovery mode screen.
  • iPhone 8 and newer : Press the volume up key and quickly release it. Press the volume down key and quickly release it. Press and hold the power button . You will first see the power off menu, you will see the Apple logo, and lastly, you will see the recovery mode screen. Ensure to hold the power button throughout the process.

Note : Don’t stop pressing the key combinations until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPhone.

Step 3: As soon as you enter the recovery mode on your iPhone, you will see a pop-up on iTunes or Mac. Tap on Update . Ensure your PC or Mac is connected to the internet throughout the update process.

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If none of the above methods work, contact Apple’s customer support . They can guide you further and fix the issue.

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