Update iOS to the latest version in two ways - using the iTunes progressive media player or directly from your smartphone, tablet or player via wireless network. There are no functional differences between the methods - the difference is in the way update files are downloaded. In the first case Apple technology you will have to connect to a PC via USB, in the second - download data from using Wi-Fi(interim updates can take from 100 megabytes to several gigabytes free space, load such volumes using mobile network too long, and also expensive).
Preparing your gadget for an update
And yet - both methods of updating iOS should always be started with the same procedure - the process of creating a backup copy of the entire system as a whole. And there are two options:
Update iOS from a gadget
Update Procedure software begins with the obligatory connection to WiFi networks. The connection must be stable and fast enough to download required set files. Then it remains to act according to the instructions described below:
By the way, you can update not immediately, but in certain time, you should choose the option not "Download and install", which is described above, but click on the item "Install later", after which it will be possible to set the time period for the update. It is important to remember that the device must be put on charge, otherwise the system will not comply with the instructions.
And one more thing - the installation of the software will not start until the user enters the lock password.
From a computer
An alternative option to install the latest version of iOS is to download the media player, install (if an update is required, you must agree, otherwise access to latest versions software may be locked) and connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to your computer via USB.
Possible errors during the update
There may be several reasons why there are problems downloading updates:
- Lack of free space. Even before the procedure starts, the iOS operating system will try to automatically free up some space on internal memory- move application data to cloud storage, remove information about past updates, or try to compress photos. If there is still not enough space, then users will have to manually look into the “Storage” in “Settings” and delete at least a few programs, songs or videos that have not been needed for a long time;
- Reset update due to long loading . If the gadget cannot quickly save necessary files with Wi-Fi, the process is immediately reset. The problem is solved either by updating via iTunes or by finding a more stable wireless network for communication;
- Server access error. some specific way avoid such notice is not provided. And so you have to try different methods starting from standard reboot mobile device and up to resetting all settings to the factory level;
- If the smartphone stops turning on, go through the recovery procedure through iTunes. The firmware file must be downloaded from the site;
- . If none of the options listed above helped solve the problem with installing new software, then it remains to go to "Settings", then - "General", and after - " iPhone storage". In the list of available and already installed programs and applications in the system, you need to find the item " iOS update” and click on the “Delete” button. After that, it remains to restart the device and re-check for updates. Most likely, this time everything will work as it was originally intended.
How to enable or disable auto-update?
The auto-update feature is still not available on all iOS operating systems below version 12. If desired version already installed, then interact with available setting You can in the menu "Basic", "Software Update". A kind of slider will appear there, which must be moved to the active position.
The function works as follows - a smartphone, tablet or player will determine the time when the user does not need equipment, and then background will contact the server, download the necessary files and start the update procedure. If there are too many files, then the device will definitely display a notification on the screen - they say, it takes a lot of time, is it possible to switch to the operating mode for the benefit operating system?
Upgrading your iPhone to iOS 12 is a must. main reason is that the new operating system will be the most stable and fastest in the last few years. The manufacturer promises a 40% increase in speed when launching applications, the camera application will work 70% faster and the keyboard will work 50% faster. Especially, according to the developers, the speed of older devices will increase. A tangible increase will be on the iPhone 5s and iPad mini 2.
Optimization and stable work- far from the only ones iOS benefits 12. Appearance menu, notifications and different applications has also been improved. There are many small but useful features, such as improved do not disturb mode, control of spending time in games and Face-time for up to 32 people at the same time.
How to update your iPhone to iOS 12?
Official iOS 12 firmware for iPhone yet didn't come out. Its presentation was held in early June, where all the functionality of the new operating system for iPhones was presented, as well as the date official release firmware. Therefore, to fully update your iPhone, you will have to wait until the second half of September. Now, the operating system is undergoing beta testing. closed type. Updated their smartphones only developers, pre-selected for testing. Therefore, only the owners of selected accounts can access the new firmware.
But, in general, it will be possible to update your firmware to iOS 12 with the release of public beta versions, although the developer has not yet indicated any information about public testing of the new operating system.
You can update your iPhone to iOS 12 in September 2018. For this it will be possible to use official utility iTunes or update your smartphone via the Internet.
Update iPhone Firmware via iTunes
Classic method updates through iTunes. When new firmware is released, the utility itself often offers to download an update for the iPhone in order to install it later.
Step 1. Launch iTunes.
Step 2. In top menu In Updates, select Check for updates.
Step 3: Download updates for iPhone and install it when your smartphone is connected to your computer.
Such an operating system update will save all the data that was on the iPhone. But, it requires a connection to a computer, although it is less demanding on the stability of the Internet connection.
Update iPhone firmware online
To update the firmware via the Internet without using a computer, a stable Wi-Fi connection is required.
Step 1. Often, when a new firmware is released, the iPhone itself informs about it. If there is no notification or you could not update at the time of its release, then go to the settings.
Step 2. Select the update item and click on "check for updates".
Step 3. Among the updates, a notification about the release of a new firmware should also appear. Click on it and follow the instructions on the screen.
Online update is very convenient. You do not need to install iTunes on your computer, connect your smartphone and download the update package. Everything is done entirely online. Simply put your smartphone on charge and start the update.
On the other hand, a network outage or loss of a data packet can cause the smartphone to simply freeze at one moment of the update and it will be impossible to restart it. The problem is that when updating, critical errors are possible, in which it is impossible to enter recovery mode and you have to carry your smartphone to a service center.
How to Fix iPhone Update Errors with Tenorshare ReiBoot
- a utility designed to enter the iPhone into recovery mode. After that, the device can be restored from a backup via iTunes or Tenorshare iCareFone. The ReiBoot utility allows you to fix almost any operating system error and works with any iPhone model. Also, the utility can be used to fix iPhone freezes, critical errors apps, loading loops, a constant loading screen, and over 50 other iOS issues.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer while it is turned on.
Step 2: Launch the ReiBoot utility.
Step 3. Click on the "Solve All iOS Lockups" button.
This way you can solve the problem of iPhone freezing in the loading screen, on Apple logo, just on the home screen, or complete absence reactions to user actions. The utility also allows you to bring your smartphone out of recovery mode and DFU. The utility will be especially useful iOS users 11 and iOS 10, which, although they have innovations, are different poor optimization and many bugs.
If you want to recover quickly iOS system, ReiBoot is recommended. The utility allows you to put your smartphone into recovery mode in just one click or solve the problem of freezing the iOS operating system in one click.
There is a version of the Tenorshare utility for both Windows and MAC. The utility is in Russian.
Officially new iOS 12 will only be released in the second half of September 2018. On the this moment it's only available to developers in beta. But choose correct method installation and know exactly how to solve probable problems is already necessary.
You can update your iPhone at the time the firmware is released with using iTunes or via the internet directly. But using official methods update, an error may occur, which is best fixed using the iCareFone application, which also allows you to update your iPhone to the latest released firmware.
In general, you can use Tenorshare's wide range of utilities to work with your iPhone, which are designed to make it easy to transfer files to your smartphone, update it, and other operations.
Everybody knows common concept that updating the system is necessary, useful and correct.
We will not refute it, indeed, newer operating system software firmware is useful. Most often, developers fix errors in them or, as many say, “remove glitches”, however, as always, there is a “BUT”. If you decide to update ios on iPad, then you will need to know some important features. But more on that later. First, let's take a look at the update process itself.
There are two options: updating directly through the iPad itself and through a computer using iTunes.
In both cases, the first thing to do before proceeding with the update is to create backup data. It's best to do this in both iTunes and iCloud. Don't be scared, it's often easy additional measure precautions, but it is better to use it.
The update itself weighs quite a lot, so it’s better to connect your gadget to the mains (it’s bad if the battery “sits down” somewhere in the middle of the process) and connect to the Internet via WiFi.
We go to the menu Software Update tool. Consistently it looks like this: Setting then General and Software Update. Check if there are updates. If there is a red icon above the Setting, then there are updates. But if we want to update our software to the seventh version (ios 7 has already been released a long time ago), then, of course, it is not necessary to check.
Now it remains to download the found update and install it by clicking Download and install. When the download is complete, the button will change to Install Now.
Updating ios via iTunes isn't too different
- We connect the iPad with a cable to the computer. iTunes will launch automatically
- In the Devices menu, select your tablet
- Go to Summary and click Check for Update. When iTunes finds an update, it will offer to make it. It will be enough to click download and update
- The installation process will take place in automatic mode. The main thing now is not to interrupt
That's all about the installation. And now, that unpleasant "BUT".
Sadly, not all iPhones iPod touch and iPad is generally possible to upgrade to the seventh version (not to mention the eighth). Here are the models that will not be able to correctly accept new firmware OS:
iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s; fifth generation iPod touch; iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini.
If you are the owner of such a device, then it is better not to try install iOS 7.
Better take advantage official version incremental update of iOS 7.1. If you still decide to upgrade on these models, then expect that not all the declared features will be available to you, simply, some will not be at all.
For example, Instagram filters will only be active on the fifth generation iPhone, while AirDrop (file sharing via Wi-Fi) on the iPhone 4 and 4S as well as on the second and third generation iPad will not be available at all.
Do not forget that there is a full and beta version of iOS7. If you put no full version, remember that it is available only for a certain time, after which, if nothing is done, your device may turn into a “brick”. Don't delay and either roll back to the sixth version or upgrade to the full version.
