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How can I fix my iphone stuck on verifying update ios 26
iPhone 16 Pro Max with iOS 18. The issue appeared during updating to iOS 26. The download completed fine, but when it got to the "Verifying Update..." stage, it just got stuck. It has been sitting ...
If your iPhone is stuck on verifying update iOS 26, one potential solution is to delete the update and then re-download it. This method can often resolve issues where the update process gets stuck or fails to complete properly.
Here's how you can do it:
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap on General.
- Select iPhone Storage. This may take a moment to load, but it will show you all your apps and updates stored on the device.
- Scroll down to find the iOS update file that is stuck on verifying update iOS 26. Tap on it.
- Tap Delete Update to remove the file from your device.
- After deleting, go back to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Tap Download and Install to re-download the iOS update.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
This process forces your iPhone to fetch a fresh copy of the update, which often fixes iPhone stuck on verifying update iOS 26, where the device is stuck on verifying update iOS 26. If the problem persists, you might consider restarting your iPhone or connecting it to a computer with iTunes or Finder (on Mac) to perform the update again.