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Update your iPhone

Updates fix safety problems. Your photos, messages and settings stay as they are.

About 3 minutes3 stepsChecked October 2026

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  1. GeneralAboutSoftware UpdateiPhone Storage
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    Step 1: Settings, General, Software Update

    Open Settings, tap General, then Software Update. It shows your version and whether an update is ready.

  2. Software UpdateAutomatic UpdatesDownload and Install
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    Step 2: Tap Download and Install

    If an update is available, tap Download and Install and follow the steps on screen. Connect to Wi-Fi and a charger first.

  3. Automatic UpdatesAutomatically InstallAutomatically Download
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    Step 3: Let it update on its own

    Tap Automatic Updates and turn on Automatically Install. The iPhone then updates overnight while charging on Wi-Fi, and tells you first.

Good to know: Apple suggests backing up before you update.

Official help

These steps follow the official help page:

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