How to Update to iOS 16 – Both Manually & Automatically

Want to Download, Install and Update to iOS 16 to get the benefit of the latest available iOS version? Here in this short, simple, and straightforward guide, we are going to guide how to do just that.

How to update to iOS 16 Manually

iOS 16 is finally available and Apple has started sending updates to eligible iOS-based devices.

For those who already enabled the automatic updates might already be running this latest iOS version on their device.

Suggested: How to Downgrade from iOS 16 to 15 without losing Data

You can also choose to install iOS 16 on your Device if the update is available to you.

Here is the process that you to follow to update to iOS 16-

1. First Connect to the network preferably WiFI and Connect your phone to Charger.
2. Unlock your phone, open the settings app, and tap on General.
3. Tap on the software update option.
4. If there is an update available for your device, you will see an option for download and installation.
5. Tap on the ‘Download and install link.
6. It will ask you to enter your passcode.
7. In the next window, you can choose to use mobile data or not.
8. Agree to terms and conditions.
9. Once the ‘Install Now’ button is visible, you can begin the installation.

Once the installation will be finished it will notify you.

Make sure to not turn on/ turn off your phone during that time.

How to enable the Auto-update feature

iOS has features that allow you to Automatically update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod when the updates are available.

You can enable this feature from the settings.

Here is how to enable Auto updates-

1. Unlock your device.
2. Go to settings.
3. Tap on General.
4. Now Tap on the ‘Software Updates’ option.
5. On top there you will see the ‘Automatic Updates’ option.
6. Under automatic updates option enable ‘Download iOS Updates’.
7. Once you enabled it, the second option ‘Install iOS updates’ will appear.
8. Enable ‘Install iOS Updates’ as well to automatically install all future iOS updates.