[New Guide] Fix iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update iOS 18

Category: iPhone Issues

September 25, 2024 3 mins read

iOS update usually takes a minimum of half an hour to complete, which is why iPhone always recommend that you update iOS at night when you don't need to use your device.

However, the main problem that many users face is that their iPhone stuck on preparing update out of the blue, which is frustrating. This article analyzes the causes and provides solutions, allowing users to fix iPhone update stuck on preparing update without delay.

What does iPhone preparing update mean?

After your iPhone has downloaded the iOS update files, it must prepare certain things before allowing your iPhone to install the downloaded files. Preparing an update is an essential step before an iPhone can successfully install an iOS update.

Normally, the preparing update stage takes only a few minutes to complete. However, it may take longer due to the following issues.

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Without deleting any iPhone data, you can get iPhone out of preparing update screen, then enjoy all new features you like.

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To fix iPhone stuck on preparing update iOS 18 with Fixppo, you can download it first and follow the steps below.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable, then launch Fixppo and click the Standard Mode under Apple System Repair tab, which can help to fix your iPhone with no data loss.

Step 2: Fixppo will detect your iPhone model and shows you the available iOS firmware file. Now, please hit the Download button to get the firmware file.

Step 3: Fixppo will immediately download the firmware file for your iPhone. Please click the Start Standard Repair on the screen to start the last step.

In a few minutes, your iPhone stuck on preparing update iOS 18 issue will be fixed easily, with your iPhone restarted automatically.

Your iPhone will be upgraded to the latest iOS versions as well, you don't need to manually update the system again. Download it to have a free try!

Besides trying the easiest way to solve the iOS update stuck on preparing update problem, here're 7 basic ways you can try to fix this iPhone update stuck problem.

1 Fully Charge iPhone

Since Apple officially requires that the iPhone should be fully charged before a system update, if your iPhone has not enough power, the iOS update stuck on preparing update problem may show up easily.

Therefore, please ensure that your iPhone has at least 50% power. Or, you can charge it for a while then check if the update continues.

2 Check and Release iPhone Storage

The iOS system itself takes 5G or more of storage space, which you can see from your iPhone's storage option. If your iPhone update process slows down, it could due to the lack of iPhone storage.

So, when your iPhone update stuck on preparing update iOS 18, it's necessary to free up certain storage so that the update process can proceed.

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3 Connect to Another Stable Network

Stable network connection is important for iPhone system updates. So, if your Wi-Fi connection is not stable, the issues of your iPhone stuck on preparing update iOS 18 can be the headache.

Please go swtich to another stable network connection for iPhone to restore the update process, thus fixing iOS 18 stuck on preparing update.

4 Reset Network Settings

What to do when switching networks doesn't work? At such times you can choose to reset network settings, a step that resets all network-related settings to their default, which in turn solves many network-related problems.

Go to Settings then scroll down and tap General. When you see the Transfer or Reset iPhone option, click on it and click Reset then Reset Network Settings to confirm.

5 Delete the Ongoing Update

One reason why your iOS 18 update stuck on preparing update is that the downloaded update file is corrupted. And there is nothing you can do but delete it and repeat the process again. Follow to delete the update file and start anew.

Go to Settings > General > Storage > find your iOS 18 update file and click Delete Update.

When the update file is deleted, you can go back to re-download the iOS update.

6 Force Restart iPhone

Force restarting your iPhone can also help to fix when your iPhone stuck on preparing update. It can force stop any background activities to clear any potential glitches thus getting your phone back to normal.

The update process will stop and you can restart the update. Here is how to do with different iPhone models:

7 Try iTunes to Fix iPhone Update Stuck on Preparing Update

Apple offers the option to update iPhone via iTunes. And you can try this method if the iPhone software update stuck on preparing update iOS 18.

Before that, you may need to create a full iPhone backup, as iTunes may cause certain data loss though it claims it won't during the update process. Here's how to do:

01 How long does preparing update take?

The preparing update process usually takes a few minutes, depending on the size of the update file and your network connection speed.

02 Why is preparing update taking so long?

On the one hand, it's because the iOS update file is too large; On the other hand, it could be that your phone's internet speed is unstable, resulting in a long time to prepare for the update.

03 Can I use my iPhone while preparing an update?

You can use your device as usual while it's preparing an update.Your iPhone will notify you when it want to proceed to the installation process.

It's always recommended to update iPhone to the latest version. But if your iPhone stuck on preparing update, you can try the above 8 methods to fix this problem.

To quickly solve this issue, iMyFone Fixppo can be your first choice. With simple clicks, you can fix the iOS 18 stuck on preparing update issue without losing data and upgrade the iOS as well. Ready to try it free?

Melvin Cooper

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