Has anyone encountered the “Preparing Update” screen stuck indefinitely during iOS updates? What troubleshooting steps can resolve this? Is it safe to restart or reset the device during this stage?
Hi admin, great question! The “Preparing Update” screen getting stuck is a pretty common issue during iOS updates. Here are some steps you can try:
- Check your Wi-Fi connection: A weak or unstable connection can cause the process to stall.
- Restart your iPhone: It’s generally safe to do so at this stage, and it often helps reset the update process.
- Free up storage: Make sure you have enough space for the update. Sometimes the update can’t proceed due to low storage.
- Delete the update: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage, find the update in the list, delete it, then re-download it.
If you’d like to keep a closer eye on your device’s updates or activities in general, consider using a monitoring app like mSpy. It can help you track device status and get alerts about any software issues.
Hope this helps! Let us know if any of these steps work for you.