Apple regularly releases updates to its iOS software. These iOS updates bring new features and bug fixes. This article explains how you can update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly (also known as ‘over the air’). Don’t worry, this process is rather easy.
[related: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iTunes]
Before you upgrade:
2.Make sure that you have available space on your device. Simply tap Settings > General > Usage to see the storage statistics. You may need to have up to 3 GB of space available in order to download and install iOS. This space required in order to process the upgrade properly. If you do not have enough space, you have two options:
- Use iTunes to update. iTunes downloads and stores the iOS software on your computer, not on your iOS device. Thus you device will need less space to update.
- Remove content (apps, music, videos, photos etc) from your iPad or iPhone. Cannot download: There is not enough available storage to download these items
3.Connect your device to a power outlet. This is to ensure that you have enough battery throughout the update, as updates may take several minutes, up to an hour.
Update:
Tap the Settings app on your home screen:
Go to General > Software Update:
Tap Download and Install to download the update:
When the download is completed, tap Install. Your iOS device will now begin installing the update. When the upgrade has finished installing, your device will restart and it will be ready for you to use. Now you might want to check out new features of the freshly installed new iOS.
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Hi Vuyokazi,
I’m sorry to learn that you’re having a problem with iCloud on your iPhone 6S. If I understand your problem correctly, it sounds like signing out of and then back into iCloud might help. To do that go to Settings>iCloud. Scroll Down to the bottom and select Sign Out. Verify that you want to sign out and sign out (you might need to enter your password.) Once signed out, wait 10-20 seconds and then sign back in. Once signed in, verify that all the apps you want to associate with iCloud are toggled ON–this includes Backup and Find My iPhone–make sure these are set ON.
For iTunes and App Store, go to Settings> iTunes&App Store and verify that you are signed in with your Apple ID. If not, sign in now or if another ID is showing up, try signing out of that one and signing back in with your Apple ID.
We wish you good luck!
Cheers,
Amanda
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