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Welcome to the 'Checking for software updates on an iPhone' video course. In this video, you'll learn how to find your phone software information and check if an update is available. The steps will be similar on an iPad.
Keeping your software up to date can help your device run smoothly, fix security risks, and provide you with the latest features. Your device may update automatically, but it's good to know how to do it yourself, especially if it's been turned off for a while. Some updates can use a lot of data and power, so connect to Wi-Fi and keep your device charged or plugged in.
You can check for a software update from your phone's Settings app. From the Home screen, find the icon for the Settings app. It looks like a cog wheel. Tap on it to open the Settings menu. Now scroll to General and tap on it to see the options. At the top, tap on Software Update. Your phone will check for any available updates. If your software is up to date, you'll see a message saying that your software is up to date.
In this demonstration, an upgrade to the latest operating system is available. The process is the same as installing an update, so let's tap on it. Some information about the update will appear, along with options to update now or update tonight. Tap Update Now to start.
If prompted, enter your passcode, then read the terms and conditions and tap Agree in the bottom right of the screen. From the popup that appears, tap Agree again to confirm. Your phone will download the update, which could take several minutes.
The phone Will begin the installation automatically after a countdown or you can tap Install Now to do it right away. Your phone will restart and install the update. When you next use your phone, it will be updated with the latest security and features.