Seeing your iPhone stuck on “Preparing Update” for hours is frustrating. This is common during iOS updates.
Quick solutions:
- Delete and Redownload: Go to Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage. Find the iOS update file, delete it, and try again.
- Check Your Wi-Fi: A weak connection often causes the freeze. Switch to a stable 5GHz network.
- Force Restart: Quickly press Volume Up, then Volume Down, then hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears.