by Jenefey AaronUpdated on 2020-05-30 / Update for iTunes Tips
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'When I try to update to iOS 13.5, iTunes gets stuck on extracting software and the progress bar barely moves for hours. What can I do?'
Mar 15, 2018 Windows can’t normally read Mac-formatted drives, and will offer to erase them instead. But third-party tools fill the gap and provide access to drives formatted with Apple’s HFS+ file system on Windows. This also allows you to restore Time Machine backups on Windows.
Waiting for iTunes to restore your iPhone or iPad sometimes can be suffering, especially when iTunes extracting software takes forever. There is nothing you can do but to keep the device connected. Don't worry, in the following part, you can find 4 ways to solve iTunes stuck on extracting software iOS 13.5.
Reasons of iTunes Extracting Software Stuck
Solutions to Fix iTunes Restore Stuck on Extracting Software
After knowing what causes the iTunes stuck error, you can take below methods for troubleshooting, otherwise the extracting software process may never end.
Way 1: Update iOS over the Air
If only for the purpose to update to iOS 13.5, you can use OTA update instead to avoid iTunes freezes on extracting software. Just disconnect your device from computer and join a Wi-Fi network. Then go to Settings > General > Software Update, where you can download and install newest iOS firmware.
Way 2: Update iTunes to Newest Version
To get latest version of iTunes on your PC/Mac, launch it and go to Help on the top menu bar and select Check for Updates. If you are using Mac, open App Store and click on Updates to check if there are available updates.
After that, reconnect your device with iTunes for restore or update. If iTunes extracting software still slow or not moving, try free TunesCare to repair your iTunes and boots performance.
You may also interest in: How to Fix iTunes Won't Update or Restore iPhone.
Way 3: Temporarily Disable Firewall or Security Software
Security software might block the connection between iTunes and Apple servers. If iPhone restore stuck on extracting software, you can try to temporarily turn off firewall and quit third-party security software from background process.
To disabled firewall on Windows PC, open Control Panel and click System and Security > Windows Firewall and select Turn off Windows Firewall.
On your Mac, head for System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Firewall.
Way 4: Try ReiBoot to Update or Restore iOS Software
However, if your iPhone is stuck on Recovery Mode/DFU Mode waiting for restore, and iTunes extracting software freezes with no progress, you can take Tenorshare ReiBoot into consideration as it allows users to restore iPhone/iPad while update to newest iOS software without using iTunes.
Underneath I will show you how to use ReiBoot as alternative solution to restore and update your device.
Step 1: Get Tenorshare ReiBoot installed on your PC/Mac and connect your device.
Step 2: Click on Fix All iOS Stuck > Fix Now to go to next stage.
Step 3: Download iOS software online. Or you can manually import one by clicking Select button below.
Step 4: When the software is ready, click Start Repair to continue installation.
After all these, your device will reboot and be restored successfully. Hope you can find this article is helpful in fixing iTunes stuck on extracting software iOS 12/11.
Hello benny335,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities! Thanks for coming with your question about downgrading from iOS 10 beta to iOS 9.3 using iTunes for Windows. I had a similar issue on my iPhone and Mac and was able to resolve it. I'm happy to offer suggestions. https://creatorskiey.weebly.com/usb-card-reader-driver-mac-os-x.html.
This article references the process to restore from the backup you made prior to installing the beta software:
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You'll notice they mention archiving your iTunes backup of your iPhone prior to installing the beta.
Archive an iOS backup with iTunes
Before you install prerelease software, back up your device in iTunes, then archive the backup. You won’t be able to use an iCloud backup or one you didn’t archive if you go back to the current version of iOS.
Follow these steps to archive a backup:
You're at the stage where you want to go back:
Go back to the current version of iOS
If you're using iOS beta and want to go back to the current version of iOS, follow these steps:
When I ran into issues, I started up my Mac in Safe Mode and was able to restore my iPhone to iOS 9. Perhaps you'll want to start up your Windows PC in some version of Safe Mode as well.
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