My phone won’t update and keeps saying estimate time

My phone keeps saying estimating time on update and will not update

iPhone XS Max, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 12, 2019 1:21 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2019 8:30 PM

How do you do what? If you are asking how to update using iTunes or Finder if running Catalina, see Update your device using your computer in this link.


Click here >>>. Update your iOS device


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Dec 12, 2019 1:35 PM in response to ChristianD69

Have you tried updating using iTunes or Finder if running Catalina?


Update your iOS device


Get help with over-the-air iOS updates


Update – Can’t or can’t restore


Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device


If necessary


Hard reset


Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from your backup.


Restore to Factory setting


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup

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