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My iPhone 11max pro won’t update it just says estimating time

It just stays on estimating time


iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 8, 2021 4:11 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2021 4:22 AM

Here are some ways to fix it.


  1. Make sure your device is charged (50+%), and there is enough free space.
  2. Force quit the Settings app (and all other open apps). After that, restart your iPhone and then try updating.
  3. If a simple restart does not help, try force restarting.
  4. Turn off VPN if you are using one.
  5. Restart your Wi-Fi router.
  6. Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network.
  7. Check Apple's System Status page. Make sure the relevant services are up and running.


Some other solutions:

  1. Reset all settings from the Settings app → General → Reset. After this, try updating.
  2. You may also connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC and use Finder or iTunes to update.


Note: When a new update (especially a major one) is released, updating your iPhone or iPad may take some time as Apple servers are busy/overloaded.


Hope it helps!

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Jan 8, 2021 4:22 AM in response to Farmer78

Here are some ways to fix it.


  1. Make sure your device is charged (50+%), and there is enough free space.
  2. Force quit the Settings app (and all other open apps). After that, restart your iPhone and then try updating.
  3. If a simple restart does not help, try force restarting.
  4. Turn off VPN if you are using one.
  5. Restart your Wi-Fi router.
  6. Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network.
  7. Check Apple's System Status page. Make sure the relevant services are up and running.


Some other solutions:

  1. Reset all settings from the Settings app → General → Reset. After this, try updating.
  2. You may also connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC and use Finder or iTunes to update.


Note: When a new update (especially a major one) is released, updating your iPhone or iPad may take some time as Apple servers are busy/overloaded.


Hope it helps!

My iPhone 11max pro won’t update it just says estimating time

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