Apple has just released iOS 17 to the general public with significant changes and features. If you are interested in installing iOS 17 on your iPhone but are stuck on a 'preparing update' error, there is an easy fix that will help you. For your ease, we have created a series of instructions that you can follow to fix the issue.
Easily Fix 'Preparing Update' error on iPhone while installing iOS 17
the easiest way to install iOS 17 is through the Settings app on your iPhone. All you have to do is launch the Settings app on your iPhone and head over to the Software Update section. If your iPhone is stuck on a 'preparing update' error, you can easily clear it from within the Settings app. Before we dive into the tutorial, make sure that all of the apps are closed in the background. This will clear the cache memory of your iPhone.
Fix the 'Preparing Update' error while installing iOS 17
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Head over to General.
Step 3: Select iPhone Storage.
Step 4: Once the data is loaded up, locate the iOS 17 OTA file.
Step 5: Tap on the iOS 17 OTA file and then tap on Delete Update.
Step 6: Now close the Settings app relaunch it and head over to General > Software Update.
This is all that you have to do to fix the 'preparing update' error on your iPhone. Simply install the latest iOS 17 again and it will potentially clear the error and begin the installation process from scratch. If the procedure does not work, simply download and install the latest version using iTunes or a clean install from scratch.
iOS 17 is a major update that brings various changes to the table. You can check out our announcement post for more details. For more details, you can also check out our detailed changelog post. We will be covering extensive guides on the new operating system, so be sure to stick around
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