How to Update iPhone through Wirelessly

It's easy to keep your iPhone up to date, with the latest features and security enhancements.

Update Wirelessly

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When there's an update available, you might get a pop-up onscreen

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Which you can tap to start the update process

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Or a badge might appear on the settings app icon on your home screen

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To check for an update, open settings

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tap general

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and tap software update

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You might have the option to choose between two available updates

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If you'd like to continue using the version of iOS

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That's currently on your device, you can still install important security updates for a period of time

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Or you can upgrade to the latest version.

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Now tap download and install

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Then enter your passcode and follow any additional prompts

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Your iPhone will then begin the update process

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When the update is complete your iPhone will restart.

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