{"id":71576,"date":"2024-03-27T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=71576"},"modified":"2025-04-21T19:15:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T11:15:05","slug":"fix-ipad-verifying-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Fix an iPad Stuck on Verifying Update (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Updating your iPadOS typically takes only a few minutes. However, sometimes your iPad might get stuck on the verifying update screen, especially when installing the latest iPadOS 17 Beta.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are ways to resolve this issue. Before we look into the solutions, let\u2019s explore the common causes of an iPad getting stuck during an update.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Does an iPad Get Stuck?<\/h2>\n<p>If your iPad is stuck for longer than usual during an update, here are some issues at play:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor internet connection.<\/li>\n<li>Not enough storage space on your iPad.<\/li>\n<li>Bugs in the iPad update.<\/li>\n<li>Interrupted update download.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Resolving an iPad Stuck on Verifying Update<\/h2>\n<p>Here is a list of five methods to address this issue. Below is a brief comparison to help you make a more informed decision about each method before we go into the details.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Methods<\/th>\n<th>Easy to Use<\/th>\n<th>Guaranteed Fix<\/th>\n<th>Risk of Data Loss<\/th>\n<th>Additional Features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#method1\">1. Force Restart<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#method2\">2. Tenorshare ReiBoot<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Solves over 150 iPadOS issues\n    Enter\/exit Recovery Mode\n    Reset without a passcode\n  Upgrade\/downgrade iPadOS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#method3\">3. Reset Network Settings<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Resets Wi-Fi\/VPN, Wi-Fi Assist \nFixes corrupted firmware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#method4\">4. Delete Update<\/a><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Reverts to factory settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#method5\">5. Update via Computer<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Enables iPad backup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"method1\">Method 1: Force Restart Your iPad<\/h3>\n<p>One of the simplest and fastest ways to escape the iPad\u2019s verifying update limbo is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/force-restart-any-iphones\/\">through a force restart<\/a>. This action helps to eliminate temporary glitches and memory issues that might hinder processes such as updates.<\/p>\n<p>By force restarting, you give the system a fresh start, allowing it to proceed with the update. Depending on whether your iPad has a home button, there are two different ways to perform a force restart.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>For iPads with a home button:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simultaneously press and hold the top (or side) and home buttons. Release them when the Apple logo appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For iPads without a home button:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quickly press and release the volume up button, then quickly press and release the volume down button.<\/li>\n<li>Press and hold the top button until the Apple logo appears, then release the button.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Guide on how to force restart an iPad\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/force-restart-ipad.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While a force restart is effective for minor issues, it may not resolve more complex software problems.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"method2\">Method 2. Solve with ReiBoot App<\/h3>\n<p>Another effective way to address an iPad that\u2019s stuck on verifying an update is through the use of specialized third-party software, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenorshare.com\/products\/reiboot.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ReiBoot iPadOS Repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This tool is capable of resolving over 150 iPadOS issues across various Apple devices, including installing the most recent iPadOS update. The greatest advantage of using this tool is its ability to fix problems without causing any data loss or requiring an iTunes backup.<\/p>\n<p>Features of this tool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enables the upgrade and downgrade of iPadOS systems.<\/li>\n<li>Allows for iPadOS device reset without needing a Passcode, iTunes, or Finder.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates entering or exiting Recovery Mode with just a single click.<\/li>\n<li>Addresses a wide range of iPadOS and iTunes errors, including <em>4013<\/em> and <em>4005<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow these steps to fix issues with your iPad not being able to check for updates using Tenorshare ReiBoot:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and install the ReiBoot tool on your computer, open it, and connect your iPad to your PC. Click \u201c<strong>Start Repair<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Step 1 of iPad repair process with ReiBoot\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-2-step-1.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<li>Once your iPad is recognized, select \u201c<strong>Standard Repair<\/strong>.\u201d The tool will then download the necessary firmware for the repair.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Downloading firmware in ReiBoot\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-2-step-2.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Firmware download process\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-2-step-2.5.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<li>To commence the repair, press \u201c<strong>Start Standard Repair<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Starting the standard repair process\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-2-step-3.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Following these steps, ReiBoot will fix the iPad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenorshare.com\/ipad\/fix-ipad-unable-to-verify-update.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stuck on the verifying update issue<\/a>, and your device will restart with the latest version of iPadOS installed.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"method3\">Method 3. Reset Network Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Often, issues with network connectivity can lead to the \u2018<em>iPad unable to check for update<\/em>\u2018 problem, as updates rely on server communication. If your internet connection seems stable yet the problem persists, resetting your network settings could be the solution.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to the home screen, tap \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201c, and select \u201c<strong>General<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<li>Go to \u201c<strong>Reset<\/strong>\u201d and then tap on \u201c<strong>Reset Network Settings<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Network settings reset instructions\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-3-step-2.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This action will erase all saved Wi-Fi networks and VPN configurations, as well as disable Wi-Fi Assist.<\/li>\n<li>If the root of the problem is your internet connection, this method may not be effective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"method4\">Method 4. Delete Update<\/h3>\n<p>Should your iPad halt during an update, it\u2019s possible the downloaded update file is corrupted or incomplete. Erasing this file allows your iPad to obtain a new, unblemished installation file directly from Apple.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these instructions to delete the iPad update firmware:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From your home screen, open \u201cSettings\u201d and select \u201c<strong>General<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to \u201c<strong>iPad Storage<\/strong>\u201c. Locate the iPadOS update your iPad has attempted to install, tap on it, and then choose \u201c<strong>Delete Update<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Guide to deleting iPad update from storage\" height=\"1028\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-4-step-2.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Confirmation step for update deletion\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-4-step-2.5.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<li>Once the update is deleted, reboot your iPad and attempt the update again. This action often circumvents the update verification bottleneck.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This procedure only removes the downloaded update but does not address underlying software issues that may also cause freezing.<\/li>\n<li>Simply deleting the firmware does not guarantee a fix if there are more significant software problems.<\/li>\n<li>Re-downloading the update might require substantial time, depending on your internet connection and the size of the update file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"method5\">Method 5. Update via Computer<\/h3>\n<p>If all previous methods fail to resolve the iPad\u2019s stuck screen during update verification, underlying OS problems could be the culprit. A solution in such scenariPadOS is to reset your iPad to its factory settings. This process erases all content, providing a fresh start for your device.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch iTunes on your computer and connect your iPad via USB.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201c<strong>Summary<\/strong>\u201c, then click on \u201c<strong>Restore iPad<\/strong>\u201c. Confirm the restoration prompt, and iTunes will commence erasing all data and reinstalling iPadOS from the backup.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Instructions for restoring iPad via iTunes\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/fix-ipad-verifying-update\/way-5-step-2.jpg\" width=\"1500\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Drawbacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Success with this method assumes access to a computer and a prior iTunes backup.<\/li>\n<li>The restoration process will eliminate all existing data on the iPad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq\">\n<h3>Why does my iPad get stuck on an update?<\/h3>\n<p>Possible reasons include connectivity problems, insufficient storage, software bugs, or corrupted update files.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I move past the \u2018verifying update\u2019 screen?<\/h3>\n<p>To bypass the verifying update screen, perform a force restart by simultaneously pressing the power and home buttons until you see the Apple logo. Alternatively, you might need to reset your network settings or delete the problematic update file.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I do if my iPad freezes and refuses to turn off?<\/h3>\n<p>In case your iPad is frozen and won\u2019t shut down, try a force restart by holding down the power and home buttons. If that fails, let the battery fully drain before recharging, or seek assistance from Apple Support.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updating your iPadOS typically takes only a few minutes. However, sometimes your iPad might get stuck on the verifying update screen, especially when installing the latest iPadOS 17 Beta. Fortunately, there are ways to resolve this issue. 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