How To Update OS iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Learn how to update OS your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS � wirelessly or using iTunes.

You can update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to the latest iOS version wirelessly. If you can't see updates on your device, you can manually update using iTunes.


Before updating
Back up your device using iCloud or iTunes.

Update your device wirelessly
If an available update message appears, tap Install Now. You can also follow the steps below:

1. Plug the device into a power source and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi
2. Tap Settings> General> Software Update.

3. Tap Download and Install. If the message requests that the application be temporarily deleted because iOS requires more space for updates, tap Continue or Cancel. Furthermore, iOS will reinstall the deleted application. If you tap Cancel, find out what to do next .
4. To do an update now, tap Install. Or you can tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later. If you tap Install Tonight, just plug your iOS device into a resource before going to bed. The device will be updated automatically at night.
5. If prompted, enter your passcode. If you don't know the password code, know what to do .

If you see an error or need more space when updating wirelessly
If you see an error message when you try to update your device wirelessly, know what to do . If you need more space for updates wirelessly, you can update using iTunes or delete content manually from the device. Whether using iTunes or updating wirelessly, you will have the same amount of free space on your device after being updated. Certain iOS software updates are not available wirelessly.

A VPN or proxy connection might make the device unable to connect to the iOS update server.

Update automatically

With iOS 12, you can update your iOS device automatically. To turn on automatic updates, go to Settings> General> Software Update> Automatic Updates. Your iOS device will automatically be updated to the latest iOS version. Some updates may need to be manually installed.

Update devices using iTunes
If you cannot update your iOS device wirelessly, you can update it manually using iTunes on a computer that you trust. If the computer uses Private Hotspot on an iOS device that you are updating, connect the computer to another Wi-Fi or Ethernet network before updating.

1. Install the latest iTunes version on the computer.

2. Connect the device to the computer.

3. Open iTunes and select the device .

4. Click Summary, then click Check for Updates.

5. Click Download and Update.

6. If prompted, enter your passcode.

If you see an error message on iTunes or need more space for updates Get help if you see an error message when updating your device with iTunes . Or if you need more space for updates, you can delete content from your device manually .