Fix iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update iOS 18 Beta/17

Category: iPhone Issues

June 15, 2024 3 mins read

Have you tried updating your iPhone recently? If so, you may be experiencing the iPhone stuck on preparing update iOS 18 beta/17 issue.

Many users have reported on forums that the progress bar stops halfway when they're updating the iPhone. This article will introduce the reasons and how to fix when iPhone update stuck on preparing update.

Since this is a normal and necessary procedure before you can enjoy the new iOS with new features, it's important to learn about the reasons why your iPhone says preparing update.

When eager to try the new features of the iOS but the iPhone stuck on preparing update iOS 18 beta/17, the iOS system repair software - iMyFone Fixppo can be your quickest solution to fix the iOS stuck on prepairing update and successfully upgrade to the latest iOS.

Without deleting any iPhone data, you can easily get iPhone out of preparing update screen by fixing the iOS system, and then enjoy all new features without freezing on the update screen.

iMyFone Fixppo Key Features:

• Fix iPhone stuck on preparing update iOS in 1 click without losing data.
• Successfully finish the proparing update process and update your iPhone to the latest iOS.
• 99.99% success rate, easy-to-use for anyone with iOS update stuck on preparing update.
• Compatible with all iPhone models including iPhone 15/14/13/12/11/X/8/7/6 to remove the preparing update screen.
• Also fix other update-related issues, including iPhone update paused, iPhone keeps updating, and more.

For pros or beginners with or without technical skills, you can download and install Fixppo and follow to see how to use it to end this old/new iphone stuck on preparing update iOS situation.

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Step 1: Launch Fixppo, then choose the Apple System Repair from the interface.

Step 2: To stop the iPhone stuck on preparing update, click the Standard Mode that can help to fix without losing any data of iPhone.

Step 3: Fixppo will detect your iPhone model and shows you the available firmware file, which is the iOS version for you to download. Now, please hit the Download button to get the firmware file.

Step 4: 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, Fixppo will automatically fix your iPhone system and get your iPhone updated to the latest iOS version. You don't need to upgrade the iOS system again nor see the preparing update screen.

Now, you'll be free to access the new features on iPhone. Enjoy yourself!

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Besides trying the easiest way to solve the iPhone software update stuck on preparing update problem, here're 6 basic ways you can try to fix this iPhone update stuck problem.

1 Fully Charge iPhone

Since Apple officially requires the phone to 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 otherwise you can charge it for a while and then check if the update continues.

2 Check and Release iPhone Storage

The ios system itself takes 10G or more of storage space, which you can see from your phone's storage option. Therefore, please make sure that your iPhone has enough storage before starting to upgrade the iOS.

If your iPhone update stuck on preparing update iOS 18 beta/17, it's necessary to free up certain storage so that the update process can proceed.

Fix iPhone Showing Preparing Update

If you don't want to delete anything but need to fix the iPhone frozen on preparing update issue, Fixppo can help without causing any data loss and upgrade your iOS system as well.

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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 17 can be the headache.

Since you can still access the iPhone while iPhone is still updating, please go swtich to another stable Internet connection to restore the update process, thus fixing the iOS stuck on preparing update.

4 Delete the Ongoing Update

One reason why your iOS 17 update stuck on preparing update is that the downloaded update files are corrupted. And there is nothing you can do but delete it and repeat the process again. Follow the steps to delete the update file and start anew.

5 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:

6 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 17. Here's how to do:

01 How long does preparing update take?

The preparing update process usually takes 30 minutes - 1 hour, 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 phone while preparing an update?

You can use your device as usual while preparing an update.Your iPhone will notify you when it has downloaded the update file before the installing 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 7 methods to fix this problem.

And to quickly solve this issue without losing data, iMyFone Fixppo can be your first choice. With 1 click, you can finish the update process and get your iPhone out of preparing update dilemma while successfully updating to the latest iOS.

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