How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update When Update to iOS 16

iOS 16  will be rolled out this September and there are many people who want to update to the latest iOS version. You may encounter some problems, when downloading a new iOS on your iPhone/iPad over the air (directly in Settings). For example, you will see the “Verifying Update…” screen. Generally, it takes a few minutes to finish the verifying procedure, and you will be able to download the iOS update.

But some people may accidentally be iPhone/iPad stuck on verifying update page for endless hours or get stuck on software update failure. Why is my iPhone/iPad stuck on verifying update iOS 16? What do I do if my iPhone is stuck on verifying update? Here in this post, we test and list some methods you can try to get out of this iPhone verifying update problem. Now follow us to have a try.

Why is my iPhone/iPad Stuck on Verifying Update iOS/iPadOS?

Verifying updated software is a necessary process to update iPhone/iPad. If you are stuck on this process and take more than 1 hour, there are some glitches on your iPhone/iPad. And, iPhone verifying update takes several hours usually due to an unstable internet connection, low iPhone storage, software glitches, etc.

With all that said, we will show you what to do if my iPhone is stuck on verifying update as below.

Lock and Wake Your iPhone

1. Simply press the Power button on the side or top to lock your iDevice.
2. Then wake it again.
3. Repeat to lock and wake your iDevice several times.
4. You may need to repeat 5-10 times.

Repair iPhone/iPad to Get out of Verifying Update

If your iPhone says verifying update takes too long and won’t let you touch the screen to get out of it, PhoneRescue for iOS can help you. It is a tool that allows you to fix various iPhone/iPad problems and restart normally. It provides you with two repair modes – Advanced Mode (no data loss) and Standard Mode. What’s more, PhoneRescue for iOS aims to get deleted data back on the device even without a backup. It supports the latest iOS version and all iPhone/iPad models, including iPhone 13 and iPad Pro.

Now, check how to fix iPhone stuck on verifying update IN DETAILS:

Step 1. Get the latest version of PhoneRescue for iOS. Open it and choose Repair iOS System under Device Rescuer.

Step 2. Choose repair mode.

Step 3. Enter recovery mode.

Step 4. Download matching firmware. And, it will start repairing immediately

Step 5. iOS Repairing Completed.

Fix iOS 16/iPadOS 16 Stuck on Verifying Update [Video]

Reset Network Settings

On your iPhone 13, open Settings > General > Swipe down and click Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Tap on Reset Network Settings > Enter your passcode and confirm. If Reset Network Settings is not working, you can also choose Reset All Settings. 

Restore with iTunes

1. It is important to make sure you have a complete backup on the computer.
2. Launch iTunes and connect your iDevice to the computer. Click the Device button.
3. Click on the Summary tab and choose Restore iPhone.
4. Choose the backup you need, and click Restore.

Hard Reset Your iPhone

1. Simply hold the “Home” button and the “Sleep/Wake” button at the same time.
2. Keep holding until the screen turns off and then release buttons once Apple Logo appears.
3. Once your iPhone has rebooted, go to Settings > General > About and make sure that the iPhone is running on the new iOS. If not, repeat the update process.

Update to the Latest iOS/iPadOS with AnyFix

Verifying the Update issue is quite normal when updating an old iPhone to the newest version of iOS. If the above solutions failed to solve the problem, you can try AnyFix – iOS System Recovery. It is capable of updating the iOS system directly. Besides, almost all system issues that appear on your iPad/iPod touch/Apple TV and correct iTunes errors can be fixed.

The following steps will lead a way to fix the “iPhone/iPad stuck on verifying update iOS 16” issue without data loss.

Step 1. Download AnyFix and run it on your computer > connect your iPhone to the computer and then choose Upgrade/Downgrade iOS mode.

Step 2. Choose the 1 click to update iOS/iPadOS > Tap on  Start Now  to go on.

Step 3. Choose the suitable iOS system file to download > Click on the Upgrade to update the iPhone.

Step 4. Minutes later, you can see this page on your computer screen.

Update iOS 16 with iTunes

If the above solutions not working, you can try an alternative way to upgrade to a new iOS update: upgrade with iTunes on your PC or upgrade with Finder on your Mac.

The Bottom Line

In this article, we have shown you five feasible ways to solve the “iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update” problem. Among them, we sincerely recommend you repair your iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS. Download it and start fixing your phone now!