How to update iOS on your iPhone

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Plug your device into power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
3. Tap Download and Install. ...
4. To update now, tap Install. ...
5. If asked, enter your passcode.

1. Why can't I update my iOS on iPhone?
2. How do I manually update iOS?
3. How do I update iOS immediately?
4. Can I update iPhone to iOS 13?
5. Why is my phone not updating?
6. Why is my phone not updating to iOS 14?
7. How do I manually update to iOS 14?
8. How do I reinstall iOS?
9. What is the latest iOS for iPhone?
10. What happens if you don't update your iPhone software?
11. How do I install an older version of iOS?
12. How do I manually update apps?

Why can't I update my iOS on iPhone?

If you still can't install the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, try downloading the update again: Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage. Find the update in the list of apps. ... Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest update.

How do I manually update iOS?

How to update your iPhone manually

1. Start the Settings app.
2. Tap "General," and then tap "Software Update." Your phone will check to see if there's an update available.
3. If there is, tap "Download and Install." Wait while the update downloads to your phone.
4. Tap "Install."

How do I update iOS immediately?

You can also turn on automatic updates. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates. Your iOS device will then automatically update to the latest version of iOS overnight when it's plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi.

Can I update iPhone to iOS 13?

There is a straightforward way to download and install iOS 13 on your iPhone or iPod Touch. You'll need to download the program over the air, though. On your iPhone or iPod Touch, head to Settings > General > Software Update.

Why is my phone not updating?

In most cases, this could be caused by insufficient storage, low battery, bad internet connection, aged phone, etc. Either your phone doesn't receive updates anymore, can't download/install pending updates, or the updates failed halfway, this article exists to help fix the issue when your phone won't update.

Why is my phone not updating to iOS 14?

If your iPhone won't update to iOS 14, it might mean that your phone is incompatible or doesn't have enough free memory. You also need to make sure that your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, and has enough battery life. You may also need to restart your iPhone and attempt to update again.

How do I manually update to iOS 14?

Install iOS 14 or iPadOS 14

Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap Download and Install.

How do I reinstall iOS?

Reinstall iOS

1. Connect the iPhone to your computer using the USB cable. ...
2. Click the name of your iPhone in the Devices section and then click the “Summary” tab for your device.
3. Click the “Restore iPhone” button. ...
4. Click “Restore.” The license agreement document may display.

What is the latest iOS for iPhone?

Get the latest software updates from Apple

• The latest version of iOS and iPadOS is 14.4.2. Learn how to update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
• The latest version of macOS is 11.2.3. ...
• The latest version of tvOS is 14.4. ...
• The latest version of watchOS is 7.3.3.

What happens if you don't update your iPhone software?

Will my apps still work if I don't do the update? As a rule of thumb, your iPhone and your main apps should still work fine, even if you don't do the update. ... If that happens, you might have to update your apps too. You'll be able to check this in Settings.

How do I install an older version of iOS?

You'll need to perform these steps on a Mac or PC.

1. Select your device. ...
2. Select the version of iOS you wish to download. ...
3. Click the Download button. ...
4. Hold down Shift (PC) or Option (Mac) and click the Restore button.
5. Find the IPSW file that you downloaded earlier, select it and click Open.
6. Click Restore.

How do I manually update apps?

Update Android apps manually

1. Open the Google Play Store app .
2. Tap Menu Manage apps & devices.
3. Apps with an update available are labeled "Update available." You can also search for a specific app.
4. Tap Update.