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When your iPhone says "Update requested," this means your device is attempting to connect to the Apple server to download the newest update files. This issue is very common following new iOS releases, since there are other users attempting to download the same file. If your iPhone is stuck on this screen, there are plenty of easy fixes to get your update installed quickly. This wikiHow will show you how to troubleshoot your iPhone when it's taking too long to request an update.
Things You Should Know
- "Update requested" means your device is trying to connect to the Apple server to download files.
- Check your Wi-Fi connection and iPhone storage. Hard restart your iPhone.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer. Open iTunes → click your device → "Summary" → "Check for update" → "Download and Update".