To update your iPhone to the latest iOS version, you have several options:
Update iPhone Wirelessly (Over-the-Air)
- Back up your iPhone using iCloud or your computer to protect your data.
- Connect your iPhone to a power source.
- Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network.
- Open Settings > General > Software Update.
- If an update is available, tap Download and Install or Install Now.
- Enter your passcode if prompted, then follow on-screen instructions.
- Your iPhone will download the update, install it, and restart automatically.
You can also enable automatic updates so your iPhone downloads and installs updates overnight while charging:
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
- Turn on Download iOS Updates and Install iOS Updates
Update Using a Computer
If the wireless update doesn't work or you prefer to update via computer:
- On a Mac with macOS 10.15 or later, open Finder, select your iPhone in the sidebar, then click General and Check for Update.
- On a Mac with macOS 10.14 or earlier or a Windows PC, open iTunes, select your device, then click Summary and Check for Update.
- Click Update to install any available updates
Additional Tips
- If you get a message about needing more space, you can allow the iPhone to temporarily remove apps during the update; they will be reinstalled afterward
- If automatic updates or normal update methods fail, you can force update by downloading the iOS update file (IPSW) from a trusted source and installing it via Finder or iTunes, but this is more advanced
- To get early access to beta versions, you can enroll your device at beta.apple.com and enable beta updates in Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates (not recommended for everyday use)
Following these steps will keep your iPhone updated with the latest features and security improvements.
