Updated: April 13, 2023
227 Views
Was it helpful?
author
by Oleksandr Kamennyi
Tech Expert & Writer
961 resolved issues
Verified Expert in:
Smartphones, Gadgets, Computers, Apps

My wife’s iPhone has a software update sign that will not go away.

It disables the phone in that it cannot be rebooted and prevents answering calls

Hello, thank you for contacting Howly! I am here to help you today! May I know your first name, please?

Customer Replay

*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
Could you please take a photo of your wife's iPhone and send the photo to me in this chat?

Customer Replay

Not sure how to send the photo. Are we on messanger?

To attach your screenshot to our chat, you need to press the paper clip button in the lower right corner of the chat window. Then you have to choose an image and confirm sending.

Customer Replay

Visitor uploaded: image.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 3644192

banner 3

Let me check
So after you click on OK, it does not react, right?

Customer Replay

Correct

Got it
Could you specify the iPhone model?

Customer Replay

i will need to check my phone details. Please wait

Customer Replay

iPhone 7. Model matches the number on the sign- 15.6.1

image

banner 6

Thanks a lot!
Please follow these instructions:

  1. Hold down the Volume Down button on the left side of the device and the Sleep/Wake button on the right side of the device at the same time.
  2. Now, hold the buttons for approximately 10 seconds until the screen goes dark and an Apple logo appears on the screen.
  3. Release the buttons and wait while your iPhone restarts.
Customer Replay

Thank you. That has worked.

Awesome! :)
I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you! Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

Customer Replay

no that is all

Thank you for reaching out. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to clarify them for you :)

Customer Replay

thanks again

banner 9

Of course, happy to help :)

Get answers until you're satisfied

14 verified experts are online now

Expert's Assistant

Ask your question here
Share on:
Copy to clipbord
Was it helpful?
Howly expert is ready to help you with your iOS problem

No comments yet...

What about starting a discussion? Be the first to share your thoughts!

Write a comment

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, and analyze site traffic.
More info