How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update When Update to iOS 18

With the launch of iOS 18, many people want to update to the latest iOS version. You may encounter some problems, when downloading a new iOS on your iPhone 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 get stuck on verifying update page for endless hours or get stuck on software update failure. Why is my iPhone stuck on verifying update iOS 18? 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 Stuck on Verifying Update iOS?

Verifying updated software is a necessary process to update iPhone. If you are stuck on this process and takes more than 1 hour, there are some glitches on your iPhone. 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

Before taking some measures to update iOS or fix iPhone stuck on verifying update, you can try to lock and wake your iPhone first.

1. 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.

After that, try to update your iPhone again and check if it works. If not, go on with the next solutions.

Update to the Latest iOS with AnyFix

Verifying the Update issue is quite normal when updating an old iPhone to the newest version of iOS. Using AnyFix to update is the fastest way to get you out of the verifying stuck. In just 3 steps, your iPhone can be updated without effort.

The following steps will lead the way to fix the “iPhone stuck on verifying update iOS 18” issue without data loss.

Step 1. Launch AnyFix 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 18 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.

Reset Network Settings

To reset network settings on your iPhone:

1. Open Settings > General.
2. Swipe down and click Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Tap on Reset Network Settings.
3. Enter your passcode and confirm.

If Reset Network Settings is not working, you can also choose Reset All Settings. 

Fix iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update

If the above methods don’t help you out of the verifying update trouble on your iPhone, you can use AnyFix to repair iOS system quickly and safely. It’s good at repairing 150+ iOS system issues such as iPhone update failure, iPhone boot loop, iPhone black screen and more. To repair your iPhone stuck on verifying update issues, you can follow the steps below:

Step 1. Launch AnyFix and choose System Repair.

Step 2. Choose Update Issues and click Start Now.

Step 3. Choose Standard Mode. It will not cause data loss.

Step 4. Follow the instructions to finish repairing iOS with AnyFix.

After repairing, your iPhone will upgrade to the latest version it supports and you can use it normally.

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. Hold the “Home” button and the “Sleep/Wake” button simultaneously.
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.

The Bottom Line

This article introduces several ways to solve the “iPhone Stuck on Verifying Update” problem. Among them, we sincerely recommend you repair or update your iPhone with AnyFix. It’s easy to use and trusted by worldwide Apple users. Download it and start fixing your phone now!