If you hard reset your iPhone but it still gets stuck on Update Requested, go to Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage and and see if you can delete the iOS update from your iPhone. Tap on the software update, then tap Delete Update.
How do I stop my iPhone from getting update requested?
So the first thing you should do is dive into settings and turn Automatic Updates off:
- Tap Settings.
- Tap iTunes & App Store.
- In the section headed Automatic Downloads, set the slider next to Updates to Off (white).
Why does iOS 14 say Update requested?
There are many reasons why your iPhone is stuck on the iOS 14 update requested screen. It may be that you have a faulty WiFi network and your iPhone is unable to fully send an update request. Or maybe there is a minor glitch on your phone that is causing the process to fail.