How to Update an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
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Introduction
Tools You'll Need:
- Your lightning charging cable
1 Update iOS with iTunes on Your Computer
Install the Latest iTunes on Your Windows or Mac Computer
- Using the cable that came with your iOS device, connect your device to your computer.
- Open iTunes.
- Select your Device by clicking the device's icon.
- Choose Summary or General then Check for Update.
- Choose Download and Update.
- If prompted, enter your passcode.
- Allow your device to update without interruption.
2 Update iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch over WiFi
While you don't need to be connected to WiFi, you may be charged for data usage if you aren't connected.
- Connect your phone or tablet to power to charge. Updates can take a while so it's a good idea to keep your phone plugged in.
- Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
- Select General.
- Select Software Update.
- If an update is available, you will find out here.
- Select Download and Install to begin the update process.
- If prompted, enter your passcode.
- Allow your device to update without interruption.
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YesNoTools You'll Need:
- Your lightning charging cable
Install the Latest iTunes on Your Windows or Mac Computer
- Using the cable that came with your iOS device, connect your device to your computer.
- Open iTunes.
- Select your Device by clicking the device's icon.
- Choose Summary or General then Check for Update.
- Choose Download and Update.
- If prompted, enter your passcode.
- Allow your device to update without interruption.
While you don't need to be connected to WiFi, you may be charged for data usage if you aren't connected.
- Connect your phone or tablet to power to charge. Updates can take a while so it's a good idea to keep your phone plugged in.
- Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
- Select General.
- Select Software Update.
- If an update is available, you will find out here.
- Select Download and Install to begin the update process.
- If prompted, enter your passcode.
- Allow your device to update without interruption.
