Apple has just released the latest iOS 16 update to the world, and you can download it right now on your compatible iPhone models. If you are interested in installing the update right away on your iPhone, you can do so through the Settings app. If you are constantly seeing the "Preparing to Update" error, then there are a few fixes that you can try to install the update. Scroll down to read more details on the subject.

This is How to Easily Fix iOS 16 Stuck on "Preparing to Update" Screen When Installing iOS 16 - Simple Steps!

It is pretty common if you are running into issues when installing the latest iOS 16 build. At launch, Apple's servers are flooded with millions of users trying to update their iPhones to the latest version. Henceforth, it might take a while for some users. If you are trying to update to iOS 16 right away and you are stuck on the "Preparing to Update" screen, then you can easily fix it by following the step-by-step instructions below:

How to Fix Stuck on "Preparing to Update" When Installing iOS 16

Step 1: The first thing that you have to do is launch the Settings app on your iPhone and head over to General.

Step 2: Now, selectiPhone Storage and wait for the system to load your data.

Step 3: Locate theiOS 16 OTA file and tap on it.

Step 4: Tap onDelete Update.

Step 5: Once you do that, close all apps running in the background and navigate to Settings > General > Software Update. Try installing the update from scratch again.

This is all that you have to do to fix iOS 16 "Stuck on Preparing". if the issue still persists, tryrestarting your iPhone and then perform Step 5. Your iPhone will download and install the latest OS 16 build. iOS 16 is a major update considering the number of features it brings to the table. You can check out more details in our announcement post.

This is all there is to it, folks. Did the trick help you fix iOS 16 stuck on the "Preparing to Update" issue? Let us know your experience in the comments section.