How to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Updating your iPhone's software (iOS) is a good idea. Updates are available for free from Apple. The company applies the latest features and security fixes to iPhones. Below are instructions on how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Back up your iPhone before updating.

Although installation issues are rare, if they do occur, you are very likely to lose data.

Therefore, before you install an iOS update on your primary iPhone (or phone containing irreplaceable data), make it a habit to perform a backup first.

1. How to back up data on iPhone or iPad

Update iOS from Settings

Nowadays, most people update their iPhones directly on the device without connecting it to a computer; this is known as wireless installation.

To update your iPhone to the latest iOS, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone > select General > Software Update :

Step 2: Your iPhone will check for updates. If a new update is available, you will see information about the latest update, including the version number and details. If your iPhone hasn't downloaded the update yet, tap Download and Install and enter your unlock passcode if prompted.

Step 3: Once the update download is complete, a message may appear asking if you want to install the update now or later. Tap Install Now , and the update will then be verified.

Step 4: Once the verification process is complete, the iPhone will switch to the setup interface with the Apple logo and a small progress bar in the middle of the screen, and then restart.

Step 5: Complete the update. Enter your iPhone unlock password, agree to Apple's terms and conditions again, and you can start using the new iOS operating system.

Update iOS in Finder or iTunes.

You can also update your iPhone via a wired connection to a Mac or Windows PC. On a Mac running macOS 10.15 or later, open Finder. On a Windows PC or Mac running macOS 10.14 or earlier, open iTunes.

Connect your iPhone to your computer using a Lightning-to-USB cable. If this is the first time you're connecting your iPhone to a computer, tap Trust in the message that appears, asking if you want your iPhone to 'trust' the computer.

Locate your iPhone on your computer. In Finder, you'll find it on the left under Locations. Click on it.

In iTunes , find the small iPhone icon on the toolbar near the top, and then click on it.

In the window that appears with information on your iPhone, navigate to General (in Finder) or Settings > Summary (in iTunes). Click Check for Update .

If an update is available, click Download, then click Update. Enter your passcode if prompted. The update will be installed.

Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest version.

After your phone has finished updating, you can check to make sure you have installed all the latest updates.

On iPhone, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update . If your device is fully updated, you'll see a screen similar to the one below, indicating that your software is up-to-date.

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Good luck!