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How do I get my software update to work when it is stuck on estimating time remaining

What do I do if my software update is stuck on estimating time remaining

Posted on Nov 19, 2019 7:21 PM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2019 7:51 PM

VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the update servers.


Get help with over-the-air iOS updates - Apple Support


Remove and download the iOS update again


If you still can't install the latest version of iOS, try downloading the update again:


  1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
  2. Find the iOS update in the list of apps.
  3. Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
  4. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS update.


If you don’t see the update in the list of apps or if the issue happens again, you need to update your device with iTunes.




Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support


If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 19, 2019 7:51 PM in response to Gatlyn

VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the update servers.


Get help with over-the-air iOS updates - Apple Support


Remove and download the iOS update again


If you still can't install the latest version of iOS, try downloading the update again:


  1. Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
  2. Find the iOS update in the list of apps.
  3. Tap the iOS update, then tap Delete Update.
  4. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest iOS update.


If you don’t see the update in the list of apps or if the issue happens again, you need to update your device with iTunes.




Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support


If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad

How do I get my software update to work when it is stuck on estimating time remaining

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