Why Is iOS 14 Stuck on Preparing Update?
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One of the reasons why your iPhone is stuck on preparing an update screen is that the downloaded update is corrupted. Something went wrong while you were downloading the update and that caused the update file not to remain intact.

Why is my iPhone stuck on preparing update?

One little known trick for when your iPhone is stuck on Preparing Update is to delete the update from your iPhone’s storage. … Then, tap Delete Update. After deleting the update, try downloading the update again by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update.

How long should Preparing Update take iOS 14?

– iOS 14 software update file download should take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. – the ‘Preparing Update…’ part should be similar in duration (15 – 20 minutes). – ‘Verifying Update…’ lasts anywhere between 1 and 5 minutes, in normal circumstances.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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