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iOS update on the iPhone - this is how it works

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Install the iOS update directly from the iPhone
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Install iOS update via iTunes
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Quick guide: Install the iOS update directly from the iPhone
Quick guide: Install iOS update via iTunes

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Do you want to install the latest version of iOS on your iPhone? Then just follow our step-by-step instructions..

When Apple releases a new version of iOS, you can manually install it on your iPhone. In our step-by-step instructions, we explain how to do this directly via the device or via iTunes.

Note: Before installing a software update, you should make an iPhone backup to be on the safe side.

• Install the iOS update directly from the iPhone
• Install iOS update via iTunes

Install the iOS update directly from the iPhone

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the quick start guide ..

1st step:

First, connect your iPhone to WiFi and plug it into a power source. Then open the settings of your iPhone via the gear symbol and tap on " General ".

2nd step:

Then go to " Software update ".

3rd step:

If a new iOS is available, tap on " Download and install " at the bottom .

4th step:

Now enter your device code .

5th step:

Then accept the terms of use.

6th step:

Then decide whether you want to install the update now or later ("Install tonight" or "Remind me later").

7th step:

The update is then loaded and installed. This can take some time. After the installation, you will be shown information about new functions, which you can simply click through. After that, your iPhone will be updated and ready to use again. Under iOS 12 you can now switch on " Automatic updates " under " Software update ".

Install iOS update via iTunes

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the quick start guide .

1st step:

Connect your iPhone to a computer and open iTunes . You may be offered the latest update for installation directly in a window. If not, click the little iPhone icon in the top left .

2nd step:

Then go to " Overview " on the left and then to " Check for update ". If a new update is found, click on " Download and update " and wait for the update to be installed on your iPhone.

Quick guide: Install the iOS update directly from the iPhone

1. Open the iPhone settings and tap on " General ".
2. Then go to " Software update ".
3. If a new iOS is available, tap on " Download and install " at the bottom .
4. Now enter your device code and accept the terms of use.
5. Then decide whether you want to install the update now or later ("Install tonight" or "Remind me later").
6. The update is then loaded and installed. This can take some time. After the installation, you will be shown information about new functions, which you can simply click through. After that, your iPhone will be updated and ready to use again.

Quick guide: Install iOS update via iTunes

1. Connect your iPhone to a computer and open iTunes . You may be offered the latest update for installation directly in a window. If not, click the little iPhone icon in the top left .
2. Then go to " Overview " on the left and then to " Check for update ".
3. If a new update is found, click on " Load and update ".

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