How to Update an iPhone

You can update your iPhone without plugging it into a computer! (Photo credit: Szabo Viktor)

You can update your iPhone without plugging it into a computer! (Photo credit: Szabo Viktor)

Keeping your iPhone updated is an important way to secure your device. Some people delay installing updates, and this makes their devices more more susceptible to vulnerabilities. Follow these steps to update your iPhone:


How to Update iOS:

  1. Open “Settings” (swipe down on the Home Screen and search for it)

  2. Click “General”

  3. Click “Software Update”

  4. Follow the instructions on-screen to install the update, OR your device will notify you that it is fully updated.


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