How to Upgrade Your iPhone Software
Apple rolls out a major software update every year at the
Worldwide Developers conference (WWDC). Throughout the year,
it keeps releasing small updates and fixes sporadically for iPhone users.
The major annual iOS update often brings along UI enhancements,
new features, and a slew of bug fixes. It is recommended that iPhone
users stay up to date on their software to keep their privacy and
security intact. Usually, Apple sends out a notification when an update
is rolled out on all compatible iPhone handsets, but users can also
manually go and check for an update, and download it.
How to upgrade your iPhone software
There are multiple ways to upgrade the software on your iPhone.
The easiest one is to set it on automatic so that your device updates
automatically overnight while charging. However, if you like to
take charge on the download patterns, then we’ve mentioned
two ways in which you can upgrade. One is the wireless method
through your iPhone and the other is by using a Mac computer.
Before we begin explaining the process,
it is important that you backup your data.
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Update your iPhone wirelessly
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Connect your iPhone to a charger. Ensure that your Wi-Ficonnection is strong and protected. Note that this needsWi-Fi and cannot be done over a mobile data connection.
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On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
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If a new update is available, details about the iOS update and itschange log will be mentioned. Once satisfied, click onDownload and Install option. Your download will now start.The speed depends on how fast your Internet connection is.
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Once the download is complete, tap Install Now.You can also tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later.If you tap Install Tonight, just plug your device into power beforeyou go to sleep. Your device will update automatically overnight.
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The iPhone may ask for your passcode/ password/ fingerprintbefore beginning the installation process. Enter the necessaryinformation and the installation process should begin.
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Once the installation process is done, the iPhone will reboot.
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If you are running on iOS 12 or later, the iPhone can alsoupdate automatically overnight while it is on charging.To turn on automatic updates, go to Settings > General >Software Update > Customize Automatic Updates,then turn on Install iOS Updates. Even after you turn this on,some updates might still need to be installed manually.
Update your iPhone using your computer
If the wireless method doesn’t work for you, then you can try
to update using a computer. You will need a Wi-Fi
or Ethernet network before you update.
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Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer via the charging cable.On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15, open Finder. On a Macwith macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.
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After the phone is loaded, click Check for Updateunder General or Settings.
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Next, Click Download and Update.
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If asked, enter your passcode. Follow the on-screen instructionsto guide you through the rest of the process.
