{"id":97163,"date":"2021-03-06T10:03:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T10:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/?p=97163"},"modified":"2023-09-20T03:22:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T03:22:39","slug":"what-to-do-if-iphone-is-stuck-on-updating-icloud-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-iphone-is-stuck-on-updating-icloud-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If iPhone is Stuck on Updating iCloud Settings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>\u201cMy iPhone is stuck on updating iCloud settings when I want to update the iPhone with the newest iOS version. Could anyone tell me what to do when the iPhone is stuck on updating iCloud settings?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Except for updating the new iOS version, the iPhone would take forever in the \u201cUpdating iCloud settings\u201d screen during the new iPhone setup or restoring the iPhone from the iCloud backup.\u00a0 No matter which situation you are in, you need to know the reasons and solutions for this issue. Here in this article, you can find why<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-iphone-is-stuck-on-updating-icloud-settings\/\"><strong> iPhone is stuck on updating iCloud settings<\/strong><\/a> and how to get your iPhone back to normal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Why iPhone is stuck on updating iCloud settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: 3 Solutions to Fix iPhone Stuck on Updating iCloud Settings <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"396\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-to-do-if-iphone-stuck-on-updating-icloud-settings.png\" alt=\"what to do if iPhone stuck on updating iCloud settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-to-do-if-iphone-stuck-on-updating-icloud-settings.png 680w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-to-do-if-iphone-stuck-on-updating-icloud-settings-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part1\">Part 1: Why iPhone is stuck on updating iCloud settings<\/h2>\n<p>When the iPhone takes too long to update iCloud settings or even stuck on this screen, you should keep calm and then find out the solutions. Knowing the reasons for iPhones stuck on updating iCloud settings would help you understand this situation better and avoid such errors in the future. The main reasons are listed in the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Insufficient space for the update:<\/strong> When your iPhone is almost full and there is less space for the software update, it will lead to the iPhone stuck on updating iCloud settings error. So next time you want to update the iOS version, such as iOS 16\/17, go to check the iPhone storage at the very beginning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unstable network connection:<\/strong> it is necessary to keep your iPhone in a good network connection when it is updated to the latest iOS version as it needs to contact the Apple server for verification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Apple servers are down:<\/strong> You should go to Apple\u2019s official website and then check Apple\u2019s system status for any down servers. If there are any down servers, you will get into trouble for iOS updating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Battery:<\/strong> You need to make sure there is enough power for the iPhone users to set up the iPhone, update the iOS version, or restore the iPhone from iCloud backup. Otherwise, the iPhone will get frozen on any screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part2\">Part 2: 3 Solutions to Fix iPhone Stuck on Updating iCloud Settings<\/h2>\n<p>When you search for this iPhone problem online, you will find solutions that ask users to change the settings on their iPhone, such as skipping iCloud setup on update and resetting network settings. It is ridiculous to recommend to users such suggestions as the iPhone is stuck on updating iCloud settings and you can not do any operation on the iPhone. In the following, we will introduce three ways to fix iPhone stuck on updating the iCloud settings issue.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#solution1\">Solution 1: Force Restart Your iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#solution2\">Solution 2: Update iPhone via iTunes <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#solution3\">Solution 3: Repair iPhone without Data Loss via iSunshare iOS Repair Genius <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"solution1\">Solution 1: Force Restart Your iPhone<\/h3>\n<p>It is common for people to deal with an iPhone that does no respond by force restarting it. You can try to get out of the stuck status.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are using iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR, 11, 11 Plus, 12, 12 Pro, 13\/14\/15 and SE (2<sup>nd<\/sup> Gen), they can refer to the operation in the below image:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97165 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-8-and-later-iphone-model.png\" alt=\"force restart iPhone 8 and later \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-8-and-later-iphone-model.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-8-and-later-iphone-model-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who are using iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, they can refer to the operation in the below image:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97166 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-7-and-7-plus.png\" alt=\"force restart iPhone 7 and 7 plus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-7-and-7-plus.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-7-and-7-plus-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Those who are using iPhone 6s or earlier can refer to the operation in the below image:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97167 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-6s-and-earlier.png\" alt=\"force restart iPhone 6s and earlier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-6s-and-earlier.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/force-restart-iphone-6s-and-earlier-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"solution2\">Solution 2: Update iPhone via iTunes<\/h3>\n<p>iTunes can be the best helper when you want to update iOS 7\/8\/9\/10\/11\/12\/13\/14\/15\/16\/17 and restore iPhone. When the iPhone gets stuck on updating the iCloud settings screen, you can take advantage of iTunes to update the iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Connect iPhone to your computer with the newest iTunes installed.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: When iTunes detects your iPhone, go to click the Device button.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Then click Summary on the left menu. After that, you can check the iPhone details and click the Check for Update button.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4: To update your iPhone, you need to click Download and Update. Then you just need to follow the on-screen instructions to finish the updating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"267\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-check-for-update-in-itunes.png\" alt=\"update iPhone via iTunes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-check-for-update-in-itunes.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-check-for-update-in-itunes-300x134.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"solution3\">Solution 3: Repair iPhone without Data Loss via iSunshare iOS Repair Genius<\/h3>\n<p>If you can not solve the iPhone updating iCloud settings taking forever issue with the above methods, you can try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/ios-repair-genius\/\">iSunshare iOS Repair Genius<\/a>\u2014the professional iOS system repair software. It can be more effective to deal with iPhone stuck issues.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, after repairing, your iPhone will update to the newest iOS version. And it is safe to repair the iPhone with iSunshare iOS Repair Genius as there is no data loss when you choose the Standard Mode. You can go through the steps below to have a reference.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Download the software from the iSunshare official website and then complete the installation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"389\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97169 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/install-isunshare-ios-repair-genius.png\" alt=\"install iSunshare iOS Repair Genius\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/install-isunshare-ios-repair-genius.png 503w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/install-isunshare-ios-repair-genius-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Run the program and choose the Standard Mode from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97170 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/select-standard-mode.png\" alt=\"select Standard Mode\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/select-standard-mode.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/select-standard-mode-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Now, connect your iPhone to the computer using the USB cable. After the iPhone is detected, click the Start button to continue the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-start-button-to-continue.png\" alt=\"click Start button to continue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-start-button-to-continue.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-start-button-to-continue-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Click the Next button directly. Then it will load all your iPhone information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97172 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-the-next-button-to-load-iphone-info.png\" alt=\"click the nest button to load iPhone info\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-the-next-button-to-load-iphone-info.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-the-next-button-to-load-iphone-info-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 4: In this step, you can view the firmware version and device type of your iPhone. Make sure the details are correct and then click the Download button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"454\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97173 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/download-firmware-package-for-your-iphone.png\" alt=\"download firmware package \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/download-firmware-package-for-your-iphone.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/download-firmware-package-for-your-iphone-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 5: When the download is over, you can click the Repair button to fix the iPhone stuck issues at once. This repairing process will take several minutes. When the iPhone is repaired successfully, it will restart automatically in normal mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"455\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97174 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-repair-to-fix-iphone-stuck-issue.png\" alt=\"click Repair to fix iPhone stuck issue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-repair-to-fix-iphone-stuck-issue.png 600w, https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/click-repair-to-fix-iphone-stuck-issue-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/iphone-ipad\/how-to-fix-white-screen-of-death-on-iphone.html\">How to Fix White Screen of Death on iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/fixed-iphone-flashing-apple-logo\/\">Fixed&#8211;iPhone Flashing Apple Logo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/iphone-ipad\/fixed-iphone-stuck-on-battery-charging-logo.html\">How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Battery Charging Logo Issue<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cMy iPhone is stuck on updating iCloud settings when I want to update the iPhone with the newest&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":97164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ios-devices"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97163"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":126590,"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97163\/revisions\/126590"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isunshare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}