Updating your iPhone is really important if you want to keep everything running safely and quickly. With regular updates, you’ll get fun (and practical) new features, plus better security, and performance.
So, we’re here to show you how to update your iPhone. Whether you want to set up automatic updates or prefer to do things yourself. We’ve also got some handy troubleshooting tips. If you’re running into problems, there’s a good chance we’ve got the answers...
What is the latest iPhone update?
iOS 17 is the most recent big iPhone update. And it came with a bunch of cool new features. Here’s a few of our favourites:
Maps – You can save an area of a map straight to your iPhone and then explore it when you’re offline. Perfect for when you’re out on a hike in the middle of nowhere.
Visual Look Up – Bored of making the same dinners every week? Visual Look Up can identify food in one of your photos or videos, and will then recommend you some tasty, related recipes. It’s like having your own personal chef.
Contact Posters – Create a custom screen that your mates and family will see when you call them. That could just be a photo of you. Or something way more whacky. Just use your imagination!
Check In – Let your mum or best friend know you’ve made it home safe after a big night out. You can also share your live location to make things even safer.
How to update iOS on iPhone
Connect to Wi-Fi – Make sure you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. Then you’ll have a stable and fast download.
Plug in your iPhone – Connect it to your charger if you can. If not, you’ll need to have a decent amount of battery life stored up.
Go to ‘Settings’ – Fire up the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone.
General – Scroll down, find ‘General’ and press it.
Software Update – Select this and your phone will search for any updates.
Download and install – If there is a new iPhone update, hit ‘Download and Install’. Then follow the on-screen instructions to wrap things up.
Why should you update your iPhone?
There are a few reasons why it’s worth doing:
Security – Updates usually come with important security patches that protect your phone from viruses and hacks.
Performance – New updates can make your iPhone faster and even more responsive. No more waiting for stuff to load!
New features – This is the big one. With exciting improvements, your iPhone becomes even better. I mean, who doesn’t want more emojis to pick from?
Bug Fixes – Software updates can fix any bugs and common issues, making the phone way more stable.
App compatibility – This’ll keep all your favourite apps working properly.
How to update iPhone automatically
Want to do it without lifting a finger? Follow these steps:
Open ‘Settings’.
Scroll down and then hit ‘General’.
Press ‘Software Update’.
Under ‘Automatic Updates’, enable the ‘Download iOS updates’ and ‘Install iOS updates’ options.
Once this setting is switched on, your iPhone will automatically download and install updates at night. It’ll just need to be charging and connected to your Wi-Fi. Then, when you wake up, you’ll be able to use all the latest updates straight away. Nice.
Installing software updates on iPhone
If you’re installing a software update, make sure it’s connected to a Wi-Fi network. Otherwise, it’ll be using your precious data to download it. Make sure you’ve got enough battery life too. And if you don’t, just pop it on charge while you get the update. It might take a while, and it’ll probably restart at least once during the update. So, pick a time when you’re not going to need to use your phone.
Dealing with iPhone update problems
You might run into some issues when you update your iPhone. But don’t worry. Here’s some of the most common problems and how to fix them:
Slow download – If the update is taking ages to download, make sure you’ve got a stable Wi-Fi connection.
Not enough space – Haven’t got enough free storage? Delete any unnecessary files or apps you don’t use anymore to make some room.
Stuck on Apple Logo – If the logo is frozen on your screen, try restarting it. And if that still doesn’t work, plug it into your laptop or PC and use iTunes to restore it.
Update failed – Go to ‘Settings’, ‘General’, ‘iPhone storage’, and delete the update file. Then try downloading the update again.
Error messages – Write down the error code and contact Apple Support. Or have a look for a solution online. The answer’s usually out there somewhere!
FAQs
How do I update my iPhone to iOS 17?
To get the latest iOS 17 update, here’s what you’ll need to do:
Go to ‘Settings’.
Hit ‘General’.
Press ‘Software Update’.
Tap ‘Download and Install’.
How do I check for updates on my iPhone?
It’s super easy to see if you’ve got any iPhone updates waiting in the background. Here’s how to get the new Apple iPhone update:
Open ‘Settings’.
Scroll down and tap ‘General’.
Tap ‘Software Update’.
Your phone will then check if you’ve got any updates available.
How do I cancel an update on my iPhone?
If you’ve started an update and want to cancel it, go to ‘Settings’, ‘General’, ‘iPhone Storage’ and delete the update file. This’ll then stop your phone from updating.
How long does an iPhone update take?
This is all depends on how chunky the update is and the speed of your internet. It could take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or more. To keep your update running smoothly, make sure you’ve got your iPhone plugged in and it’s connected to the Wi-Fi.
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