Peloton Update Taking Forever? – (8 Quick Fixes)

Is your Peloton update taking forever? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Most Peloton bikes that appear stuck on an update resolve in 30 minutes.

If the update is still taking an exceptionally long time, check for a slow internet connection or server issues.

To get your Peloton’s update to finish, you want to power cycle your bike and router to refresh the connection. You also want to ensure your bike has enough storage to accommodate the update.

Alright, let’s have a comprehensive conversation!

8 Quick Fixes for Your Peloton Update Taking Forever

If you see a spinning wheel or progress bar that changes very slowly or does not move, fix the problem immediately to avoid further issues or damage to your device.

We listed eight effective solutions to help you. 

1. Power Cycle Your Peloton Bike

The easiest and most effective solution to most Peloton update issues is power cycling your device.

By turning off and on your bike, any glitches or bugs causing the update to stall will be cleared.

It should restart your Peloton bike and hopefully resume the update process. 

Here are the steps to power cycle your Peloton bike:

1. Press the power button and hold it until a shutdown prompt appears. 
2. Select Shut Down to turn off the touchscreen. 
3. Unplug the power cord.
4. Wait for 10 seconds.
5. Plug the power cord back in and ensure it’s securely connected.
6. Press and hold the power button to turn it on again. 

Tip: Check the area around your bike for any obstructions. Ensure no tangles or kinks in the power cord impede its function. 

2. Refresh Your Internet Connection

A slow or unstable internet connection is another common culprit of Peloton updates taking forever.

If your WiFi signal is weak or interrupted, it will prevent the update from downloading or installing properly.

A power cycle should restart your connection and speed up the update.

Here are the steps to refresh your internet connection:

1. Unplug your router from the power source.
2. Wait for 10 seconds.
3. Plug your router back into the power outlet, connecting it securely.
4. Wait for your router to reconnect to the internet.
5. Check if your Peloton update resumes.

Note: If power cycling your internet connection doesn’t work, contact your ISP’s customer support to run diagnostics and provide assistance.  

3. Forget Your Network on the Bike and Reconnect

In addition to refreshing your internet connection, troubleshoot the issue by forgetting your network on the bike and reconnecting it.

It helps clear any cached data that interferes with the update process. 

To forget your network on your Peloton bike and reconnect, follow these steps:

1. Tap on the Settings icon on the upper right corner of the touchscreen. 
2. Tap on WiFi.
3. Select your network name.
4. Tap on Forget Network. 
5. Tap OK to confirm.
6. Wait for a few seconds, then tap WiFi again. 
7. Tap on your network name and enter your password if needed.
8. Tap on Connect and wait for your bike to reconnect to your network. 

If your primary connection is problematic, consider using a backup connection, like mobile data or a different ISP. 

4. Use an Alternative Internet Connection

If your WiFi connection is not fast or reliable enough, use an alternative internet connection to complete the update.

A mobile hotspot, Ethernet cable, or WiFi extender will help improve your internet connection and speed. 

Follow these steps to use a different internet connection:

Mobile Hotspot

1. Go to Settings on your smartphone.
2. Tap on Mobile Data.
3. Select Personal Hotspot and turn it on. 
4. Go to Settings on your Peloton screen.
5. Tap on WiFi. 
6. Select your phone’s network name.
7. Enter the password and connect to the hotspot. 
8. Check if the update has resumed or is completed. 

Note: Ensure you have enough data and battery on your phone. 

Ethernet Cable

1. Locate the Ethernet port on your Peloton bike.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the port and the other into a router or modem.
3. Go to Settings on your Peloton touchscreen.
4. Select WiFi and turn it on. 
5. Check if the update has resumed or is completed. 

WiFi Extender

1. Plug your WiFi extender into a power outlet near your Peloton bike. 
2. Connect it to your existing network.
3. Go to Settings on your Peloton touchscreen.
4. Tap on WiFi.
5. Select the network name of your extender.
6. Enter the password and connect to the extender. 
7. Check if the update has resumed or is completed. 

5. Ensure Your Peloton Device Has Enough Storage Space

If the Peloton taking forever to update issue still persists, check the storage space on your Peloton device.

The lack of storage space to save or apply the update causes errors or delays.

Consider deleting unnecessary files or apps on your bike to free up space. 

To ensure your Peloton bike has enough storage space, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings on your Peloton touchscreen.
2. Tap on System.
3. Select Storage.
4. Check how much space is available on your device. 

Delete some files or apps if you have less than 10% of free space.

Here’s how to do this:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Apps and select the app you want to delete. 
3. Tap on Uninstall and confirm your action. 
4. Repeat this process for other apps you don’t need or use.
5. Check if the update has resumed or is completed. 

Note: Some Peloton devices support external storage options like USB drives. If your bike has this feature, consider using it to expand storage capacity.

6. Clear your Peloton’s Cache Using Storage

Peloton devices accumulate cached data over time, which becomes corrupted or outdated and interferes with the update process.

That being said, clearing your bike’s cache using storage is an effective way to free up more space and eliminate bugs and glitches. 

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Tap on the Settings icon in the upper right corner of the touchscreen.
2. Tap on Device Settings.
3. Select Storage.
4. Tap on Cached Data.
5. Tap OK to confirm your action.
6. Wait for a few seconds until the cache is cleared. 

Info: The cache is a temporary storage area that stores data from apps and websites for faster access. 

7. Wipe the Cache Partition of Your Peloton Bike via Recovery Mode

Sometimes, the cache partition gets corrupted or outdated and causes problems with the update.

As an alternative to clearing the cache using storage, wipe the cache partition on your device via Recovery Mode. 

Here are the steps to do this:

1. Hold down the Power button on your Peloton touchscreen.
2. Select Shut Down from the menu and wait for the screen to go black.
3. Unplug the power cord from the back of the bike.
4. Wait for 10 seconds and plug the power cord back in.
5. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons. 
6. Release the buttons when you see the Peloton logo on the screen.
7. Wait for the Recovery Mode Menu to appear.
8. Navigate to Wipe Cache Partition using the volume buttons.
9. Use the Power button to select it.
10. Wait for the cache partition to be wiped, then select Reboot System Now.
11. Check if the update has resumed or is completed.

Info: The cache partition is a separate storage area that stores system data and updates for faster booting and loading.  

8. Factory Reset Your Peloton Bike

As a last resort, factory reset your Peloton bike to solve the issue.

Restoring your device to its original factory settings helps fix any software issues or glitches causing the update to stall.

However, you will lose your data, so only do this if none of the above solutions work. 

Info: Factory resetting your device will erase all user data and preferences, including your rides, settings, profiles, and workouts recorded in the app. 

To factory reset your Peloton bike, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Power button to turn off your Peloton bike. 
2. Tap Shut Down. 
3. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously.
4. Release the buttons when the Peloton logo appears.
5. Your device is now on Recovery Mode.
6. Use the volume buttons to navigate to Wipe Cache/Factory Reset.
7. Use the power button to select Factory Reset. 
8. Confirm your choice by selecting Yes – delete all user data.
9. Wait for a few minutes until the factory reset is complete. 
10. Navigate to Reboot System Now and select it.

Tip: Back up any important data before proceeding with this step by syncing your Peloton account or using an external storage device.  

Quick Recap

Most Peloton bikes resolve the Peloton update taking forever issue within 30 minutes.

If your device takes a while to update, power cycle your device and router by turning them off and on to clear any glitches and refresh your connection.  

For more Peloton troubleshooting details, check out our blog!