To increase security and improve user experience, Apple regularly creates new updates for iPhone and iPad, even with older models. However how to update iPhone to the latest iOS? Let’s find out in the article below!
Usually the latest versions will have more unique features, more security, help improve the speed and performance of the iPhone.
Instructions to Upgrade Latest iOS for iPhone and iPad
To perform iOS update for iPhone and iPad, we follow these steps:
Step 1: At the main screen of your iPhone, iPad, you access the Settings application, here you click on General.
Step 2: To be able to perform the latest iOS update and upgrade for iPhone and iPad, now you will continue to click Software Update. The system will immediately proceed to check for the appropriate update version that your device can update.
Step 3: Then, the system will display information about the latest iOS upgrade that your iPhone, iPad can install. Please select Download & Install. Immediately the system will download this update to upgrade iOS.
The process of downloading this update quickly or slowly depends on the Internet connection speed you use on your iPhone.
Step 4: Once you have successfully downloaded the iOS upgrade for iPhone and iPad, you will receive a message whether you want to update iOS immediately or not? Click Install Now to begin the installation process.
The program will restart your iPhone and proceed to update and upgrade the operating system completely automatically.
And when the process is finished you will receive a notification that successfully upgraded to the latest iOS for iPhone and iPad from the lock screen.
Notes When Performing iOS Upgrade for iPhone, iPad
Check device compatibility
You cannot install iOS 15 if they are not compatible with the device you are using. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is check if your device is compatible with iOS 15.
How to check the device model as well as the list of compatible devices with iOS 15. You can refer to the list of devices upgraded to iOS 15 to know this.
If you have an Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch that’s connected and working with your iPhone, you’ll need to back it up and update the device’s firmware to watchOS 8. This helps iPhone and Apple Watch work together more smoothly.
Update iTunes
As always, you need to upgrade iTunes to the latest version for it to be compatible with iOS 15.
Update all apps on the App Store
Similarly, you need to go to the App Store and make sure all apps are updated to the latest version.
Fully charge the battery for iOS devices
Your device will need to have at least 50% battery life for the iOS upgrade to be stable and to avoid interruptions.
This is optional, but you need to make sure your device has enough battery before proceeding with the upgrade. If possible, fully charge it.
Release memory
Each iOS update is relatively large in size. Therefore, you need to make sure the device has at least 3-4GB of free space. In fact, this is only really necessary for devices with low storage space, such as iPhone 16GB.
Make a backup
Upgrading to iOS 15 is unlikely to have any problems. That’s not to say the process isn’t without risks. Therefore, to be as safe as possible, you should create a backup before upgrading. You can back up through iTunes or iCloud.
Backup via iCloud
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your device and go to iCloud > Backup.
Step 2: Turn on the switch at the iCloud Backup option.
Step 3: Click the Backup now button.
Backup via iTunes
Step 1: Connect your iOS device to your PC or Mac via a USB cable. Open the iTunes app.
Step 2: In the Backups section, select This Computer, check the box for Encrypt iPhone backup.
Step 3: Click the Back Up Now button.
