How to Upgrade to iOS
Start by backing up your data to iCloud before updating., Open the settings on your Apple device. , Click the "General" tab., When you click Software Update, you may be not able to download the update because you don't have enough storage., Select...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start by backing up your data to iCloud before updating.
Sometimes, the update can freeze and wipe out all the data on your device.
If that happens (although it is rare, it can still happen) you have a back door.
Also, have your Apple ID(s) and passwords ready for when the update is finished. -
Step 2: Open the settings on your Apple device.
, On the iPhone and iPod touch, click "Software Update".
On the iPad, select "Software Update" from the screen on the right. , You must have at least
4.7 GB of space available for the update.
If you don't have enough, free up some space.
Don't worry, you only need to free up this space for the upgrade process.
You can reinstall everything after the upgrade! Also, if you are deleting a paid app, you won't have to pay for it again. ,,, The upgrade will download from Apple servers.
Be patient as it could take up to an hour, depending on your signal strength. , When you select that, a black screen with the Apple logo and a progress bar will appear.
This process could also take up to an hour, so be patient. , Once it has loaded, you will see a screen that says "Hello".
Slide the screen to start the setup. -
Step 3: Click the "General" tab.
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Step 4: When you click Software Update
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Step 5: you may be not able to download the update because you don't have enough storage.
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Step 6: Select the "Download and Install" button.
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Step 7: Agree to the Terms and Conditions to proceed with the upgrade.
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Step 8: Wait for the download.
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Step 9: Select "Install On Your Device" for it to start loading on to your device.
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Step 10: Set it up and enjoy iOS 8!
Detailed Guide
Sometimes, the update can freeze and wipe out all the data on your device.
If that happens (although it is rare, it can still happen) you have a back door.
Also, have your Apple ID(s) and passwords ready for when the update is finished.
, On the iPhone and iPod touch, click "Software Update".
On the iPad, select "Software Update" from the screen on the right. , You must have at least
4.7 GB of space available for the update.
If you don't have enough, free up some space.
Don't worry, you only need to free up this space for the upgrade process.
You can reinstall everything after the upgrade! Also, if you are deleting a paid app, you won't have to pay for it again. ,,, The upgrade will download from Apple servers.
Be patient as it could take up to an hour, depending on your signal strength. , When you select that, a black screen with the Apple logo and a progress bar will appear.
This process could also take up to an hour, so be patient. , Once it has loaded, you will see a screen that says "Hello".
Slide the screen to start the setup.
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