Issue Updating iPhone to iOS 18 on Windows

Hey everyone,


Is anyone else experiencing issues updating their iPhone to iOS 18 using a Windows computer? I’ve heard that some users are facing errors where the update process freezes or even requires DFU mode.


Does this issue still happen with the latest version of iTunes and Apple Devices Support? If anyone has found a solution, I’d really appreciate your help!


Thanks in advance!


iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 15, 2025 10:12 PM

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May 1, 2025 02:46 AM in response to Z-Salem

I had also issues to install the iOS 18 with iTunes, it got stuck and I got the message error 53. And I struggle to get rid of this error, I did more or less everything what I could find in the web, no solution with all the notes from Apple. Now since one day I find a solution, the software calls 3uTools.

And now I have my old phone back!

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Issue Updating iPhone to iOS 18 on Windows

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