It's a good idea to keep the software and firmware (iOS) of your up -to -date iPhone.Updates are available for free from Apple.They apply the latest corrections and safety and bugs to your iPhone.Here's how to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.

Save before updating

Although the problems during the installation process are rare, it is possible that something is going wrong and makes you lose your data.

So before installing an iOS update on a critical iPhone (or one with irreplaceable data), get into the habit of first backing.

Update iOS via the Settings application

Nowadays, most people update their iPhone directly on the device without connecting it to a computer.This is called a wireless installation, and here is how to proceed.

First, launch the "Settings" application (the gear icon).By default, it is on the first page of the home screen.Use Apple Spotlight search if you need help to locate it.

In the Settings menu, press “General”.

Then select “Software update”.

You will see information on the last update, including the version number and details on what the update will improve.

If your iPhone has not yet downloaded the update, press "Download and install" and enter the PIN code or password from your lock screen if you are requested.

When downloading the update is finished, a message may appear asking you if you want to install the update now or later;Press “Install now”.

Once the installation process has started, you will see a message indicating "verification of the update";Wait for it to end.Once the verification is completed, your iPhone screen will become black and restart.

The Apple logo and a small progression bar will appear in the center of the screen.

Once the installation is completed, you can unlock and use your iPhone again as usual.

Update iOS in the Finder or iTunes

You can also update your iPhone via a wired connection with your Mac or your Windows PC.On a mac running macOS 10.15 or a later version, open the Finder.On a Windows or Mac PC running macOS 10.14 or an earlier version, open iTunes.

Connect your iPhone to your computer with a Lightning to USB cable.If this is the first time that you connect your iPhone to the computer, press "Trust" in the message that appears asking you if you want the iPhone to trust the computer.

Locate your iPhone on your computer.In the Finder, you see it on the left under "locations";click on it.

In iTunes, search for the small iPhone icon in the toolbar near the top;click on it.

Dans la fenêtre qui apparaît avec des informations sur votre iPhone, accédez à Général (dans le Finder) ou Paramètres > Résumé (dans iTunes).Click on "Check the update".

If an update is available, click on “Download”, then click on “Update”.Type your password if requested.The update sets up, and you are ready to leave.

Check that your iPhone is up to date

Once your phone update is finished, you can check that all the most recent updates are installed.

Sur votre iPhone, accédez à Paramètres > Général > Mise à jour logicielle.If your device is fully updated, you see a screen similar to the one indicating that your software is up to date.

If your iPhone no longer receives updates, it may be time to go to a more recent model like the new iPhone 13.

Your iPhone is now updated and ready to work!It's now time to make sure your iPad is up to date.