
There are a few things you can do to try and speed up the process, though.

If you’re on a slow or congested network, it will naturally take longer to download the update. Another possibility is that your own internet connection is to blame. This is especially true when a new iOS update is released, as everyone rushes to download it. One of the most common reasons why iTunes updates take so long is because Apple’s servers are overloaded with requests from everyone trying to update their devices at the same time. There are a number of factors that can contribute to this problem, and we’ll explore some of the most common ones below.

It can be incredibly frustrating when you’re trying to update your iPhone or iPad through iTunes, and the process seems to be taking forever.
