Today, applethe latest version of the phone operating system of iOS 16This is the day that . is officially made public from beta.
applehas always been generous with software updates, and iPhone owners Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone SEIt can benefit from the new iOS and all the new features it brings.
Google’s junk Android 13Unlike , Apple’s iOS 16 upgrade introduces a host of new features you’ll want to try. There are new ‘focus’ features that limit incoming notifications and apps, and even filter messages based on the specific tasks you’re trying to focus on.
While the lock screen gets tons of improvements and new capabilities, you can now edit and even unsend iMessages you’ve sent to other iPhone users. Even if you’re not buying new hardware, today is a day to look forward to something new.
Eventually your iPhone will probably ask you to update to iOS 16, but Apple is also generous with its download servers and you don’t have to wait or cheat if you want the latest software as soon as possible. The update process is exactly the same even if you’re using the iOS 16 beta version on our devices, so we’ll give you a quick run on how to update your iPhone’s operating system.
After updating to iOS 16, you will want to update every app on your phone that has a new update. Developers use the iOS beta to make sure their apps will work when new software is launched, so many apps will have an update compatible with the new operating system (OS).
This guide will show you how to update apps on your iPhone. We’ll also show you how to manually update your carrier settings if you’ve changed your carrier recently or if your phone doesn’t seem to be getting the best network signal.
How to update your iPhone to the latest iOS?
Updating your iPhone to iOS 16 couldn’t be easier. Here are the steps to follow.
- Charge your iPhone
You will need at least 20% battery as you don’t want the battery to run out for any reason during the long upgrade process.
- back up your iPhone
You can use Apple’s iCloud backup feature or connect your iPhone to a computer and back it up directly to a desktop using Apple’s iTunes software. Yes, iTunes still exists, it still backs up your iPhone and can be a much faster option than backing up to the cloud.
- Open Settings > General > Software Update
Open the Settings app, go to General settings and tap on this option. Then find the Software Update option and tap it.
If a software update is available for your device, a link you can tap to download and install the update will be here. You will be asked to accept some software Terms and Conditions, then the download will begin.
- Wait… it depends on your connection speed and server speed
The download part of the update process can be a bit unpredictable. Sometimes it may take less than an hour, sometimes it may take several hours. You can let it run in the background while you do other things with your phone, but this may prolong the process. If your phone dies or the download is interrupted at this point, that’s fine; it will just restart.
Let the phone go through the long process of installing the update. You won’t be able to use the phone while this is happening. Be patient. If the installation seems to be taking a long time, it is better to wait to reboot the phone rather than try any recovery method.
- Check out new stuff and give it some time
After the update is complete, there are likely to be more updates and downloads in the background. Go ahead and check out the Focus modes or set your new lock screen. Don’t jump into the most resource-intensive apps and tasks just yet – it may take some time for iPhone to fully speed up.
How to update apps on your iPhone
Now that you’ve updated your phone’s operating system, it’s time to make sure your apps are up to date. You can always wait and let the apps update themselves, but this can slow down some apps. Because the app needs to be updated to the new operating system before it can respond.
Instead, you can update all apps at once. To do this, obviously App StoreWe’ll start by opening .
- Open the App Store
- Find your account icon in the top right
- Go to the list of upcoming updates and tap Update All.
- Sit back and wait
You cannot use them while apps are updating, and if you are using them while trying to update an app, the app may kick you out or cause some delays.
- Open the apps you use most often
We’ve found that some apps, like Facebook, will have internal updates that won’t be downloaded through the App Store. Opening these apps will launch new updates so you don’t run into lags later.
How do you manually update your carrier settings on iPhone?
To get the best performance from your iPhone, you should be connected to the fastest radio bands your carrier offers. When you switch to a new mobile carrier, you get a new SIM card to insert into your iPhone. Then you should also update the carrier software on the phone to make the most of the new network.
Sometimes changes in the local network can also mean performance changes on your iPhone, and a carrier update can help the phone work better. Here’s how to check to make sure your carrier software is up to date.
- Open the settings menu
Your phone will know if it needs a carrier software update; he just might not tell you.
- Go to Settings: General, then go to About
- Tap the Install Update button if needed
On the About page, you will see information about your phone, including your carrier software version. If you need a software update, the phone gives you the option to download and install the new carrier software. If you do not need the update, no options will be available.
- Check your carrier software version
To double-check your carrier software information, search for Carrier under About settings. Tap the software version number and more information will appear. You can call your carrier directly to verify that you are running the latest software.