Why does my iPhone 8 Plus freezes when I tap software update on settings
Makpoe_1
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Freezing of iPhone when software updated has been tapped
Posted on Oct 7, 2026 2:07 AM
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Ingo2711
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User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Oct 7, 2026 5:31 AM in response to Makpoe_1
Do you have a VPN or other kind of Wi-Fi firewall enabled, which blocks the contact to Apple servers?
Did you try to update on your computer?
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
If this does not work, have a look at the troubleshooting mentioned here:
If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371779