{"id":252407,"date":"2021-05-17T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-update-an-iphone\/"},"modified":"2021-05-17T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T13:00:00","slug":"how-to-update-an-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-an-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Update an iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dbcb31443c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dbcb31443c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-an-iphone\/#Check_for_iOS_Updates_Using_Settings\" >Check for iOS Updates Using Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-an-iphone\/#Check_for_iOS_Updates_Using_iTunes_or_Mac_Finder\" >Check for iOS Updates Using iTunes or Mac Finder<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-an-iphone\/#If_an_Update_Isnt_Showing_up_as_Expected\" >If an Update Isn\u2019t Showing up as Expected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Update an iPhone&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone wp-image-724415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iphone_hero_2021_blast.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Apple iPhone Outline on a Blue Background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le iPhone, you might wonder whether you\u2019re running the latest version of Apple\u2019s iPhone operating system (called \u201ciOS\u201d). Here\u2019s how to find out\u2014and how to upgrade if there\u2019s an update available.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_for_iOS_Updates_Using_Settings\"><\/span>Check for iOS Updates Using Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The quickest way to find out whether there are iOS updates is by using the Settings app on your iPhone. First, make sure that your iPhone is connected to the internet so that it can communicate with Apple\u2019s update servers. Then, open Settings by locating and tapping the gray gear icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-685403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iphone_tap_settings.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Settings&quot; icon on iPhone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"274\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, select \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/settings_tap_General.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Settings on iPhone, tap &quot;General.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"417\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cGeneral,\u201d if you see a red circle with a number in it beside \u201cSoftware Update,\u201d then there\u2019s definitely a software update available for your iPhone. Even if there isn\u2019t a red circle, tap \u201cSoftware Update\u201d to find out more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-727023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/software_update_red_circle.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Software Update.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"328\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s an update available for your iPhone, the version number of the new iOS update will be prominently listed on the \u201cSoftware Update\u201d screen. You\u2019ll also see a \u201cDownload and Install\u201d or \u201cInstall Now\u201d button near the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-727029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iphone_update_available2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"If an iOS update is available, it will be listed on the &quot;Software Update&quot; page.\" width=\"650\" height=\"486\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to install the update, it\u2019s a good idea to connect your iPhone to a charger and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/354909\/how-to-back-up-your-iphone-with-itunes-and-when-you-should\/\">perform a backup first. When you\u2019re ready, tap \u201cDownload and Install\u201d or \u201cInstall Now\u201d and follow the onscreen instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Update Your iPhone to the Latest iOS Version<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-727027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tap_install_now.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Install Now&quot; to install the update.\" width=\"650\" height=\"256\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If there was no red circle beside \u201cSoftware Update\u201d and there are no software updates available for your iPhone, the \u201cSoftware Update\u201d screen will show the current iOS version number and \u201ciOS is up to date.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-727022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ios_is_up_to_date.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"If there are no updates available on your iPhone, you'll see &quot;iOS is up to date.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"486\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your iPhone is currently connected to the internet, you can be confident that this message is accurate, because the page will check with Apple\u2019s update servers when you load it. If you feel that something is wrong, please check the troubleshooting section below.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_for_iOS_Updates_Using_iTunes_or_Mac_Finder\"><\/span>Check for iOS Updates Using iTunes or Mac Finder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also check for iOS updates using iTunes (on Windows or macOS 10.14 or earlier), or in Finder (on macOS 10.15 or later). To do so, first, plug your device into your PC or Mac using a USB cable.<\/p>\n<p>On a PC or older macOS installation, open iTunes and click the tiny \u201ciPhone\u201d icon in the toolbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-659122 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iphone_icon_in_itunes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the iPhone icon in iTunes.\" width=\"650\" height=\"291\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On macOS 10.15 or later, open Finder and click your iPhone, which is listed under \u201cLocations\u201d in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-659121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iphone_location_finder_1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click your iPhone under &quot;Locations.&quot; \" width=\"650\" height=\"336\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the iPhone information window, click the General tab (in Finder) or Settings &gt; Summary (in iTunes). Then, click \u201cCheck for Update.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-659120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/itunes_or_finder_update_1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Check for Update.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s an update available, you\u2019ll see it listed. If you\u2019d like to install it, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/354909\/how-to-back-up-your-iphone-with-itunes-and-when-you-should\/\">perform a backup first. Then, click \u201cDownload\u201d and follow the onscreen instructions. If there\u2019s no update available, you\u2019ll see the message \u201cYour iPhone software is up to date\u201d in the \u201cSoftware\u201d section of the page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Back Up Your iPhone With iTunes (and When You Should)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_an_Update_Isnt_Showing_up_as_Expected\"><\/span>If an Update Isn\u2019t Showing up as Expected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you know that there\u2019s a newer version of iOS available, but you aren\u2019t seeing it when you check for updates, there could be a few reasons why. The most common reason is that you have an older iPhone and the latest update\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/351912\/whats-the-latest-version-of-ios-for-iphones-and-ipads\/\">isn\u2019t compatible with your device. Apple traditionally supports older iPhones with iOS updates <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/5824\/ios-iphone-compatibility\/\">for about five years<\/a> before moving on.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason that you might not see an update is that when Apple releases new versions of iOS, it rolls them out by region over the course of about a day, so if you\u2019re anticipating a download but it hasn\u2019t shown up yet, check again later in the day.<\/p>\n<p>If all else fails, you can always see the latest release of iOS listed on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201222\">Apple\u2019s support website<\/a> under \u201cGet the latest software updates from Apple.\u201d Those listings show compatible devices, too. Compare the version number listed there to the version number on your \u201cSoftware Update\u201d screen, and you\u2019ll know for sure whether you have the latest version for your particular device. 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