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How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Checking for Update

Many iOS users have reported recently that their device unable to check for update for iOS 12. Although the reasons for this update issue are quite obvious some users can figure out a way to fix the problem. The users are stating that the download takes a very long time, they are unable to reach the server, and the device gets stuck at the update screen.

So, here in this article, we are going to fix the iPad/iPhone stuck on checking for the update screen. We have gathered up an entire list of solution that can be helpful to fix iPhone/iPad dheck for update stuck.

Solutiono 1: Check If Apple Server is Down

The first thing you need to do if your iPhone is unable to check for update for iOS 12 is to check if the Apple Server is down. You should visit the Apple System Status web page. if the server status is yellow that means there are some issues with the server and that's why the update is not showing up. You can contact the Apple support but they will also ask you to wait for some time until the server becomes active again.

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If the status symbol is green that means everything is fine with the server and you have to check for another problem that might be causing the issue.

Solution 2: Check Network Connection

The network connection also plays a very big role while checking for the update. If the network signal strength is weak then there are chances that checking for update gets stuck. So check the Wi-Fi connection and also plug-in the charger. Disconnect the Wi-Fi and reconnect it after a few seconds and see if the problem is resolved.

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Solution 3: Restart Your iPhone/iPad

If the iPhone is stuck on checking for update screen, then you try turning it off and on. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the slider appears. Then drag the slider to the right and turn off your iPhone/iPad. Turn it back on by pressing the Sleep/Wake button and switch your device back on. Now again check the update and see if the update is showing up or not.

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Solution 4: Force Restart your iPhone to Fix Check for Update Stuck

In case none of the above methods works and you again got stuck at the update screen, then it is the time that you try the force restart. The forced restart will shut down the device, clear up the cache, and closes all the apps running in the background. So, if your iPhone check for update screen is stuck then try force restarting it.

For iPhone 8 and later: Press the Volume up button and quickly release it. Then press the Volume down button and quickly release it. Then press and hold the Lock button until the Apple logo comes up on the screen.

For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press the Lock button and Volume Down button and hold it for 10 seconds at least and let the buttons go after the Apple logo appears on the screen.

For iPad/iPhone 6 and older: Press the Home button and the Lock button for 10 seconds and wait until you see the Apple logo. Then turn back on by pressing the same buttons.

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Solution 5: Free Up Enough Storage before Checking for Update

Sometimes, when there is not enough space on the iPhone/iPad to download and install the latest update. This would make it unable to check for update for iOS 12 and you will have to delete some of the apps from the device to make up space for the update. You won't have to worry about the data as the data will stay safe during and after the update. Delete some apps and then again check if the update is showing up or not.

Solution 6: Reset Network Settings

There are some other things that you can try if your iPhone has a check for update stuck issue. There are chances that may be the network is causing the trouble. So you can try resetting the Network settings. Follow the steps below and reset the Network settings of your device:

Step 1: Launch the Settings app and get to the General Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down to find the Rest option and click on it. Then tap on the Reset Network Settings option. You will have to enter the password of your device to confirm the action.

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All the settings will be erased without affecting the data of the device.

Solution 7: Update iPhone using iTunes

If the iPhone X/XR/Xs/8 is checking for update and spinning and you can't find a way to fix the problem then you can use iTunes to update the device. Follow the steps below and update the iPhone/iPad to the latest iOS version:

Step 1: Launch iTunes on your computer and connect your device with it.

Step 2: Go to the Summary tab and create a backup of all your data first. Then click on the Check for Updates option.

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Step 3: The updates will show up and you get an option to Download and Update your device. Select the Agree button and confirm the update.

You will also have to enter the passcode of your device and iTunes will update your device as soon as possible.

Solution 8: Ultimate Solution: Fix iPhone Unable to Check for Update Stuck without Data Loss

If none of the above-listed solutions worked out, then you can try Tenorshare ReiBoot. The software is designed as an iOS system recovery tool that can fix almost any of the working issues in iOS devices. The software is capable of fixing over 50 kinds of iOS issues without deleting the data on your device. So, if your iPhone was checking for update and now spinning then you can use ReiBoot to restore it to the normal state. And it is not just the update problem that can be fixed with this tool. It is known to resolve iPhone/iPad black screen, white screen, frozen screen, iPhone stuck in recovery mode, etc.

Just download the software for free and wait until it is installed properly. Then follow the steps given below:

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Step 1: Launch the software and connect your device with the computer. Then from the main screen select the Repair Operating System function.

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Step 2: In the next screen you will get the Start button to initiate the process. Keep the Standard mode of repair and tap on the Start Repair button.

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Step 3: The software will prompt you to download a firmware package suitable for the device. The software will automatically detect the iOS version of the device and provide a suitable file that can be downloaded right away.

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Step 4: Once the downloading is finished, click on the Repair Now button and the repairing will start. It will take a while for the process to be finished.

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When the software has fixed the issue, your device will reboot and you will also be notified. Now you will have a device which would work normally with all the data still intact.

The Bottom Line

We hope that one of the above-listed solutions helped you to resolve the iPhone stuck on checking for update issue. Although, the problem may or may not be resolved with other methods ReiBoot can ensure that your problem will be fixed.

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