How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Update Screen (Support iOS 18/27)

Part 1. Possible iPhone iOS 18/27 Update Stuck Issues You May Encounter

Hi, I try to update my iPhone 13 pro iOS 18. I have 80% of battery and the process was good, but at the end of the apple logo and progress bar (at the end) stuck the update it was more than 3 hours without any process. -- From Apple Community

There are a lot of possible reasons for your iPhone to get stuck in an update screen but you can also get stuck in several moments during the procedure. Most of the time the issue is very different for different users.

A few, iPhone stuck issues are listed below:

• iPhone update stuck on loading bar
• iPhone update stuck on estimating update
• iPhone stuck on verifying the update
• iPhone stuck on update requested
• iPhone update stuck on Apple logo
• iPhone update stuck on waiting for iPhone
• iPhone update stuck on iTunes logo
• iPhone update stuck on the loading screen
• iPhone update stuck on updating iCloud settings
• iPhone 11 stuck DFU mode when updating to iOS 18/27

Part 2: What to Do If iPhone Update is Stuck [Video Guide Included]

Practically, the solution to such problems can be summarized into 3 words "Restart", "Restore" and "Reset". Basically, there are no other options, you need to get the iPhone restarted if you are stuck in a specific screen and if you are unable to restart the device through the conventional way then make a Force Restart. If that does not work you need to restore the device and the last option is to Reset the device.

Solution 1: Force Restart iPhone and Delete the Software Update

If iPhone stuck in update mode then you can try to Force Restarting the device and probably after it starts again it won't be stuck anymore. Force Restart can get rid of a lot of problems but the Force Restart sequence is different for different versions of iPhones, we have listed every one of them:

Only for iPhone 6 or previous versions:

• Tap and press the Power key and the Home key.
• Wait until you see the Slider on the screen.
• Soon after that, the screen will go completely black but you need to keep holding the buttons until you see the Apple Logo again.
• Now, you can let go of the buttons, Force restart is complete.

Only for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:

Things are a bit different for iPhone and iPhone 7 Plus as it does not have a physical Home button;

• Tap and press the Power and Volume Down key.
• Hold them until the screen goes black and the Apple Logo is visible.
• After that, you can let go of them, as Force Restart is complete.

Only for iPhone 8 or later versions:

Things have changed dramatically for these new versions of iPhones. So, the procedure will be completely different from the previous ones;

• First, tap the Volume Up key and then tap the Volume Down key.
• Then, tap and hit the Side key, the screen goes black.
• Keep holding it until the Apple Logo appears on the screen again.

• Now, you can release the button as the Force Restart is complete.

  

In usual cases, such problems get fixed if you just Force restart the device. Once, it starts up again that Update stuck screen goes back to normal. But if your iPhone is still struggling with the problem then you have to delete the Software Update and then try it back again from the beginning.

• Head to "Settings" then go to "General".
• Here, select "iPhone Storage" and delete the iOS update from your iPhone.
• Just, tap on "Delete Update" and the update will be deleted.

Now, that the update has been deleted, you need to head back to "General" from "Settings" and then tap on "Software Update". Now, download a fresh new copy of the update and try to install it again.

Solution 2: Try Update System with iTunes

If the iPhone update stuck on Apple logo then you must try another method to update the device. Such situations are mostly faced by users if they are updating the iOS via OTA, so, updating via iTunes will be a much better option.

• First, you need to update the iTunes app on your computer if you haven't updated it for a while, it will boost performance and the efficiency of the app.
• Then, connect the device to the computer and run the iTunes app.
• iTunes will detect the iPhone automatically, then you need to go to the iTunes panel and click "Summary" at the left side of the panel.

• Click on "Check for Updates". Any available updates will be visible to you, then you just need to click Download and Update.

  
• You will probably be asked for the passcode of your iPhone, just provide it when asked.

Solution 3: Update iOS System via Computer without Data Loss

If the steps above do not resolve an iOS update stuck issue on your iPhone, including an iPhone 18 series model or an earlier compatible iPhone, the problem may be related to an iOS software error. Before seeking service, you can try Apple’s recommended update or recovery steps. If the issue continues, Apple Support or an authorized service provider can help assess whether the device needs further repair. Service costs, if any, depend on your warranty status, coverage, region, and the cause of the issue.

As an alternative for supported software-related problems, you can try Tenorshare ReiBoot, a third-party iOS system repair tool that supports the iPhone 18 series and earlier compatible models. It is designed to help users update, reinstall, or repair supported iOS system issues through a guided process, without manually selecting firmware or relying on iTunes. The steps are discussed below.

• Download and Install Tenorshare ReiBoot. You need to link your iPhone and PC together via a USB cord to fix iphone stuck on install now. Click "Start" when the device has been detected.

• Then, click "Start Repair' to proceed. Now, you need to get the firmware package required for the procedure.

• Click "Download" to download the most recent firmware package and resolve the iOS stuck issue.

• The next step is to choose "Start Standard Repair." ReiBoot will immediately repair your iPhone.

• Your smartphone won't be stuck in install mode until the process is finished.

As you can see, a very simple procedure but very effective. If the iOS of your iPhone is damaged then ReiBoot will update your iPhone without any hassle and fix the problem as soon as possible, without deleting the data from your iPhone.

Solution 4: DFU Restore with iTunes

If iPhone stuck on update requested and you are unable to fix the device then your final option is to put the device into DFU Mode and then restore the device with iTunes. The probability is very high to fix the device using this method as the DFU Mode is used by the experts in the Apple Support Centre to fix issues with iOS.

Unfortunately, putting the device into the DFU Mode will wipe all the data from the device, so, we recommend you to use Tenorshare iCareFone, a proper data manager tool, to make a backup of the device before initiating the procedure.

After making a backup you can put the iPhone into DFU Mode but the method to enter DFU Mode varies from device to device, they are sorted out below.

For iPhone 6 and below:

• First, you need to switch off the device and connect the device to the computer with USB cable.
• Now, tap and hit both the Home and lock key for 8 sec.
• After that, leave the Lock key but keep holding the Home button.
• Finally, when the screen will go black, release the button as you have entered the DFU Mode.

For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:

• As usual, switch off and connect the device to the computer.
• Then, hold both the Side and Volume Down key for 8 sec.
• After that leave the Side key but keep the Volume Down key pressed.
• Finally, the screen will go black and then you can release the button.

For iPhone 8 and the later versions:

• Switch off and connect the device and then quickly tap Volume Up and then quickly tap the Volume Down key.
• Then, hold the Side key and wait for the screen to go black and then hold the Volume Down key with it.
• After 5 sec, leave the Side key.
• Now, after the screen is completely black, you can let go of the key as you have entered the DFU Mode.
• These are a few ways to put your iPhone into DFU Mode, immediately after entering the DFU Mode iTunes will notify you that it has detected a device in Recovery Mode.
• When that message appears, just click on "Restore" to restore the device via iTunes.

• Now, simply tap "Restore and Update".

  

Part 3: People Also Ask about iPhone Update Stuck [iOS 18/27]

Q1. Why is my new iphone stuck on software update while setting up?

Your new iPhone might be stuck on a software update during setup for several reasons. Here are some potential causes and solutions:

• Slow or Unstable Internet Connection
• Apple Server Issues
• Software Glitches
• Insufficient Storage Space
• Battery Level Low
• Corrupted Download

Q2. How long does iphone take to verify update?

It takes a few minutes—usually no longer than 10. There is a problem with the verification if you are trapped on the confirming page and cannot validate the update.

Conclusion

An iPhone stuck on the update screen is a common issue that can affect iOS users, including those updating compatible iPhone models to iOS 27. In many cases, a force restart, a stable network connection, or retrying the update can resolve the problem. If the iPhone remains stuck, recovery mode or a DFU restore may be necessary, but a restore can erase data if no backup is available. As an alternative for supported software-related issues, you can try Tenorshare ReiBoot, which supports iOS 27 and compatible devices, including the iPhone 18 series. Its Standard Repair option is designed to repair supported iOS system problems while aiming to preserve your personal data.

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