iOS 26 update stuck on 'Update Requested'

Whenever I am trying to update to iOS 26 it showing “Update Requested”


why this kind of message is being shown?




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Original Title: ios 26 update

iPhone 16 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 15, 2025 7:17 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2025 1:23 PM

Maybe this will help:


Go to Settings -> General -> iPad Storage.

Then first scroll down in that list.

Second, tap on iPadOS 26.0.1 .

Third, tap on remove iPadOS download.


Now, if all goes well, you can download again iPadOS 26.0.1 at Software Update.

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iOS 26 update stuck on 'Update Requested'

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