If your iPhone 13 throws a “Unable to Verify Update” error when trying to install the latest iOS version, you’re not alone. This issue often pops up due to internet hiccups, software bugs, or update file corruption. Here’s how to fix it and get the update working.
1. Force Close the Settings App and Try Again
The update might have glitched during your first attempt. To start clean:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause to open the App Switcher
- Swipe up on the Settings app to close it
- Relaunch Settings > General > Software Update
2. Restart Your iPhone (Soft Reset)
A simple reboot can clear minor glitches:
- Press and hold the Side button + Volume Up/Down
- Drag the Power Off slider
- Wait 30 seconds, then turn your iPhone back on
Now try checking for the update again.
3. Refresh Your Internet Connection
Bad internet is one of the biggest causes of this error.
Try one or more of these:
- Toggle Wi-Fi off and on in Settings > Wi-Fi
- Enable Airplane Mode, restart your phone, then disable Airplane Mode
- Forget your Wi-Fi network and reconnect:
- Settings > Wi-Fi > Tap “i” next to your network > Forget This Network
- Rejoin with the correct password
4. Reset Network Settings
If network issues persist, do a full reset:
- Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings
- Enter your passcode and confirm
- Your phone will reboot and reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and VPN settings (no data loss)
Reconnect to Wi-Fi and try again.
5. Reset All Settings
To undo any setting that might be interfering:
- Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings
- Enter your passcode and confirm
This won’t delete your data, but it will reset system settings like Wi-Fi, keyboard, Home Screen layout, etc.
6. Delete the Update File and Redownload
If the update file itself is corrupted:
- Settings > General > iPhone Storage
- Scroll to find the iOS update (e.g., “iOS 15.7.5”)
- Tap it, then select Delete Update
- Go back to Software Update and download it again
7. Remove iOS Beta Profile (if applicable)
If you’ve ever installed a beta version of iOS:
- Settings > General > VPN & Device Management
- Tap the iOS Beta Profile and choose Remove Profile
- Restart your iPhone, then check for updates again
8. Use a Computer (iTunes or Finder) to Update
If all else fails, update using a PC or Mac:
- Connect your iPhone to the computer
- Open iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac)
- Select your device and click Check for Update
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update
Make sure your computer is connected to the internet and using the latest iTunes version.
9. Check Apple’s Server Status
Sometimes the error is on Apple’s end. Visit Apple’s System Status page and check if iOS Software Update has a green light.
If it’s down or overloaded, try again later.