It is important to make sure that iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS. Hence, iPhone provides the option to manually download & install updates at any time on your device.
However, the easiest and also the recommended method to make sure that your iPhone is up-to-date with the most recent version of iOS update is to enable Auto Updates on your device.
This ensures that your iPhone can automatically download the updates, as soon as they are released by Apple and made available for the model of your iPhone.
Download & Install iOS Update on iPhone
If the Auto-update option is not enabled on your device or if Auto-updates are not working, you can manually update your device by using any of the following methods.
Before going ahead with the steps to update iPhone, make sure that your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, it is plugged in for charging or has at-least 50% battery remaining.
1. Automatically Download Updates on iPhone
As mentioned above, iPhone provides the option to automatically download and install updates on your device.
1. Open Settings > scroll down and tap on General.
2. From the General screen, go to Software update > Automatic Update > enable Download iOS updates option by moving the Slider to ON position.
This ensures that your iPhone automtaically downloads the latest available updates and reminds you to install the updates.
2. Update iPhone Using Settings App
The easiest way to manually update iPhone is by using the Settings App.
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. On the next screen, tap on the Download option (If an update is available).
3. Patiently wait for the iOS update to be download to your device. Once the download is completed, install the update by tapping on Install Now option.
During installation of the update, you may find your iPhone turning OFF and restarting multiple times.
Once Installation of the update is completed, you will see a notification on your device, informing that your iPhone has been updated to the latest version of iOS.
3. Update iPhone Using Finder on Mac
If you are unable to update iPhone using Settings or if your device is going through problems, you can update iPhone by connecting it to a MacBook.
1. Connect or plug your iPhone to Mac.
2. Click on the Finder Icon located in the Taskbar of your Mac.
3. Select your iPhone in the left-pane. In the right pane, click on Check for Update button, under “Software” section.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and Install the Update on your device.
Note: Do not try to unplug or remove iPhone from Mac, until the update process is completed.
4. Update iPhone Using iTunes on Windows PC
In order to update iPhone on Windows computer, the first step is to download and Install iTunes on your computer.
1. Plug iPhone into the USB port of the Computer.
2. Open iTunes on your computer and click on Phone icon as it appears in iTunes.
3. Next, click on the Summary tab in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Check For Update button.
4. If an update is available, you will see a pop-up providing information about the update. Click on the Update button to update iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Make sure iPhone remains plugged in to the computer, until the update process is completed. You may find your device restarting multiple times during the update process.