How-To
How to update your iPhone
Update your iPhone to get the latest operating system updates, now on iOS 17.
Apple releases updates for the iPhone throughout the year, with a major update every fall. The major update is timed with the release of that year’s iPhone range.
Well, iOS 17.4 is here, with tweaks to autocorrect, and many other requested features.
This begs the question: How do you update your iPhone to iOS 17.4, and what do those updates do?
The smaller updates introduce new features that didn’t make it into the major release, as well as security patches and bug fixes.
Major updates, on the other hand, provide a comprehensive overhaul, transitioning your iOS from an older version to the latest one.
You can manually update iOS on your iPhone or let the iPhone do it automatically. The best way to keep your iPhone secure from attack is to keep it updated, so we’ll show you how.
How to update your iPhone
If you are ready to update your iPhone, follow the steps below. This works for any update, whether it is a minor update or a major one.
Before you start, it’s worth checking if your iPhone is compatible. Every iPhone since the iPhone X is compatible, so think about possibly upgrading if you are on an older model.
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Open Settings
Tap on the Settings app.
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Navigate to General
Tap on the General category.
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Open Software Update
Tap on Software Update.
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Select the update
Apple decoupled major updates from security ones, so tap the Upgrade to iOS 17.4 banner at the bottom.
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Download the update
Tap on the Download and Install button.
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Confirm the install
Tap on Install, then wait for the iPhone to finish updating and reboot itself.
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And you’re done
Once the iPhone reboots, you should be on iOS 17.4.
Pro Tip
While you’re still on the update menu, tap on Automatic Updates and make sure that both toggles next to Download iOS Updates and Install iOS Updates are green. By doing this, you’ll never have to update your iPhone again manually.
Now you’ve got your iPhone updated to the latest version, iOS 17.4, patching out those nasty vulnerabilities that could have let attackers get into your device and bringing all the latest features.
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