How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch is an essential procedure, which must be performed every time an update is available to s, not only to take advantage of the latest news and features, but also to always have the security patches more recent.

It is not uncommon to hear s advise against updating iOS as it can cause slowdowns, especially on older devices. Actually, if your iPhone or iPad is compatible with the latest version of the operating system available, it will also improve its performance most of the time.

In case you came here with the intention of finding out. how to update iPhone, how to update iPad or how to update iPod touch, Today we will explain in detail all the procedures to follow.

Why upgrade your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Before we see how to update an iOS device, let's understand why upgrade your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and what versions of the operating system you can install on your mobile phone and tablet.

iOS is the best optimized operating system among those present in the mobile landscape and even the models of mobile phones and tablets with more years behind them, if they are compatible, can greatly benefit from an update that contains both new functions and bug fixes. Also, if you are one of the s who really care about their privacy, that periodically the security patches, essential to achieve good protection of your personal data within your mobile phone.

What versions of iOS are available?

New to the tech world and just bought and used an out-of-stock product? You will be surprised to know that iOS offers more than one version for its devices. These are different branches of the same operating system, but they differ in some not insignificant details.

• Stable iOS: It is the version of the Apple operating system that is installed by default in products sold in the market. It is regularly updated and moved to the next version every September.
• IOS Public Beta: During the road that leads to the launch of the new version of iOS, Apple releases betas that can be installed by all s who wish. Be careful though: although you will have the option to to test the new features in advance, On the other hand, you will have to deal with annoying bugs and malfunctions that, although they are not very frequent, can test your patience.
• IOS beta developer: This is a very special version of the operating system dedicated to developers, who can contribute by reporting bugs and malfunctions. Unlike the others that we have seen in this case, to access the tests you have to create a developer which has an annual cost of 99 $.

We remind you, in case you didn't know, that beta versions require a special installation procedure. Are you interested in knowing more about these versions of the Apple operating system? So, you can find out how to install iOS 12 beta quickly and easily.

Update the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch directly from the device

The first method you have to update the mentioned devices is to go through the update manager built into the operating system. Its use is really very simple and, in most cases, it is also the safest way to carry out this procedure. However, that, in any case, it is recommended to run the backup of your personal data inside the device.

• Open the "THEpostations » and on the screen that you will find in front of you scroll until you reach the entrance "General".
• Here once you open the menu, you will find "Software update". Clicking on it will automatically open the update check and, if successful, allow you to the latest one.

Before installation you will be asked to confirm the restart of the device by entering your security code. However, it can sometimes happen that iOS updates that you are sure are in the rollout phase do not reach your Apple product. In this case we will have to analyze other solutions to update an Apple product.

Update iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch with iTunes

If the above method doesn't work properly, you can update your iPhone or iPad simply by using iTunes, Apple's famous music manager that has added many cool features over time. One of them allows both to make a backup of a device and to update it.

The first thing you have to do, if you don't already have it on your PC is iTunes. You can find it on the corresponding page of the official website in both Windows version that macOS version. Once ed and installed, you are ready to proceed.

• Connect your Apple device to the PC with the supplied cable. Normally, iTunes starts automatically, but if it doesn't, just double-click the icon on the desktop.
• Now that you are in front of the main screen of the application, in the upper left corner you will find the icon corresponding to your iPhone or iPad. Just click on it to open the device management page.

• Now you just have to press the button "Check for updates" to check if one is available for your model. If the answer is yes, you will be asked to make a backup and install it. If not, you will get a message like this.

If once again, you suspect that there is an update for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch but you cannot it, you can try to force it by following the following method that we present to you.

Force iOS update with an IPSW file

Thanks to the website IPSW.me, can find all update packages for devices manufactured by Apple. In fact, this portal makes available to all s, free of charge, the files in the format IPSW that allow you to update your Apple devices or restore them following the problems. Stay with us because in this section we will explain step by step how to act.

• On the IPSW.me website, first choose the type of device you want to update and then select your model from those available.

• Now, among the different versions of the software, choose the one you want to . Always that those who have green tick are still signed by Apple while those with red tick can no longer be used to downgrade.

• The last step, before proceeding to the installation on the device, is to the firmware. To do this, just click the button "" button.

• Now you just have to go back to the previous iTunes screen, the one where we check for updates. The same button must always be pressed, this time simultaneously holding the shift key at the same time. A window will open in which you can search for the file you just ed.

• To update your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, just press "Opened" and in the next dialog box click "Upgrade".

All you have to do is sit comfortably and wait for the procedure to finish, which will take about ten minutes.

Other interesting articles and conclusions

Here ends our guide on how to update iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. What we have informed you are currently all the methods available to s. Obviously, in case there are new methods available in the future, we will not fail to inform you.

In the meantime, if you've recently switched to Apple and aren't familiar with all of the great features in iOS, we recommend that you take a look at the guides and articles below.

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