5 Ways to Fix iPhone Crashed During Update iOS 17/18 Beta
Category: iPhone Issues
3 mins read
iPhone users are always looking forward to new iOS releases because it means they can try out a lot of new features.
Unfortunately, for some users, upgrading the iOS system is always accompanied by the problem of iPhone crashed during update.
Is there any way to fix this problem? Keep reading this article and try the 5 solutions listed.
In this article:
- Method 1: Force Restart Crashed iPhone
- Method 2: Fix iPhone Crashed During Update with Fixppo Repair Tool [No Data Loss]
- Method 3: Restore iPhone to Factory Settings with iTunes [Data Loss]
- Method 4: Put iPhone in Recovery Mode and Restore [Data Loss]
- Method 5: Contact Apple Support to Check Hardware
Method 1: Force Restart Crashed iPhone
Is your iPhone shut off during update and you fail to update iPhone software? You're not along when updating the iOS system. And the first troubleshooting method is by force-restarting your iPhone.
It has been proven to be an effective method when it comes to iOS-system-related problems. For different iPhone models, you should follow the different steps.
For iPhone 6 and 6 Plus: Press and hold the Power and Home buttons at the same time until the Apple logo appears on the screen and the device restarts.
Force iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the Pwer and the Volume Down button together until the Apple logo appears.
For iPhone 8 and later: Press and release the Volume Up button, press and hold the Volume Down button, and then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
Method 2: Fix iPhone Stuck During Update with iOS System Repair Tool
If force-restart your iPhone doesn't seem to work, you want to complete the process of updating the iOS while unfreezing your iPhone, the most effective solution is by using an iOS Update Repair Tool - iMyFone Fixppo.
In 10 minutes, Fixppo can stop your iPhone from crashing and update your iPhone iOS to any version you like. To use your device again, you need only 3 simple clicks!
Features of iOS Update Repair Tool:
- 3 easy steps to end the iPhone died during update problem and update your iOS.
- Successfully restart your iPhone after repairing, no data loss risk.
- No technical skills required, fix the iOS system right at home.
- Compatible with all iPhone models and all iOS versions, including iOS 17/18 beta.
- Besides fixing the iOS pause during update, it can also fix when iPhone stuck on preparing update, and more.
You can download and install Fixppo and follow to see how it fixes when your iPhone crashing during/after update.
Step 1: Launch Fixppo, connect your iPhone to the computer, and choose Standard Mode, which will retain all your iPhone data when fixing the iPhone problem.
Step 2: Fixppo will detect your device and show you the available iOS firmware. Please click on Download button to get it, which will then be used to fix your iPhone stuck on update problem.
Step 3: With the downloaded firmware, please click the Start Standard Repair button to let Fixppo finish the last step of fixing your iPhone update problem.
Your iPhone will be fixed and restarted soon. You can see that it has exit the update stuck screen and it has been updated to the latest iOS version as well. No need to worry about iPhone crashed during update problem!
Method 3: Restore iPhone to Factory Settings with iTunes
Don't worry if your iPhone crashing during update to iOS 17/18 beta as iTunes, the official way to back up or restore iPhone, can be another solution to fix this iPhone update problem.
However, please notice that restoring your iPhone to factory settings with iTunes will clear all data from your iPhone. So, before starting, please make a full backup.
Please update the iTunes to the latest version and follow to restore your crashing iPhone with iTunes.
Step 1: Open iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer.
Step 2: Click the Summary from the left side, then choose Restore iPhone on the right.
Step 3: Click the Restore and Update button when your iPhone gets detected.
Step 4: iTunes will begin to download the new iOS firmware and use it to restore your iPhone, which will erase all content and data. After that, you can restart your iPhone as usual.
Method 4: Put iPhone in Recovery Mode and Restore
What if iTunes not detecting your iPhone but still the iPhone stuck while updating iOS? Here, you can put the iPhone in recovery mode and then try to restore again with iTunes.
This method is always the second choice for those who want to restore iPhone using iTunes. And likewise, it will cause you data loss, so please back up your iPhone first.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes.
Step 2: To put iPhone in recovery mode, here're different steps for diferent iPhone models:
- For iPhone 6s or earlier versions: Tap and hold the Home + Sleep buttons simultaneously. Release them when the "connect to PC" or "connect to iTunes" logo shows up on your iPhone.
- For iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press the Power + Volume Down buttons. When the recovery mode screen appears, release the buttons.
- For iPhone 8/X/11/12/13/14/15: Press the Volume Up then Volume Down button. Keep holding the Power button and wait until your iPhone is in recovery mode.
Step 3: iTunes will notify you when your iPhone is in recovery mode, as the window below shows. Click the Restore button to confirm.
Step 4: When the restoring process is finished, the iPhone shut down during update problem will be fixed.
Method 5: Contact Apple Support to Check Hardware
If all the solutions above don't fix the device and your iPhone still crashed during update, it's suggested to contact the Apple Service to get the device checked for hardware damage. You can choose to visit a nearby Apple Store or send it in the device via mail.
Conclusion
When your iPhone stuck on update, please calm down and follow the first four methods to troubleshoot if the problem lies in the buggy iOS system. And for potential hardware damage, please seek help from Apple Support.
To get this iPhone crashed during update issue fixed at the highest efficiency, iMyFone Fixppo here is recommended. Without erasing any of your iPhone data, Fixppo can fix iPhone crashed/stuck/frozen during update in 10 minutes!