How to See the Changes That Are in an iOS Update
Open your device's Settings., Scroll down and tap on General., Tap on Software Update., Tap on Learn More.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your device's Settings.
It’s an app showing gray cogs that can be found on one of your home screens.
The app might be nestled in a folder called Utilities or Extras if it’s not listed on the home screen. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on General.
It’ll be the 8th option listed under the search bar. , Doing so will bring you to a page where you can read a brief summary about the update, including its version and amount of space you need available on your device to download it.
If your screen says "Your software is up to date," you have the latest version of iOS is installed and won't be able to read about any available updates. , This will bring you to the “About this Update” page where you can read about the changes that will occur once you install the update.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap on the blue link: https://support.apple.com/HT201222 to learn more about the security content of iOS updates. -
Step 3: Tap on Software Update.
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Step 4: Tap on Learn More.
Detailed Guide
It’s an app showing gray cogs that can be found on one of your home screens.
The app might be nestled in a folder called Utilities or Extras if it’s not listed on the home screen.
It’ll be the 8th option listed under the search bar. , Doing so will bring you to a page where you can read a brief summary about the update, including its version and amount of space you need available on your device to download it.
If your screen says "Your software is up to date," you have the latest version of iOS is installed and won't be able to read about any available updates. , This will bring you to the “About this Update” page where you can read about the changes that will occur once you install the update.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap on the blue link: https://support.apple.com/HT201222 to learn more about the security content of iOS updates.
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