How to update to iOS 16 or iPadOS 16
Would you like to know how to install iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 for your (compatible) devices? Here is the simple guideline on this.
Try to create a backup before updating iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 for your devices. Back up your device to iCloud or your computer so you have a copy of your important information.
Update your iPhone or iPad wirelessly / Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
Plug your Apple device (suitable iPhone or iPad) into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one that you want to install.
Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now.
If you don't know your passcode, the recall it or check the following link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204306
How to automatic update to iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 software?
Your device can update automatically overnight while it's charging.
The Settings app on iPhone showing options to update your device automatically.
Turn on automatic updates
Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Tap Automatic Updates, then turn on Download iOS Updates.
Turn on Install iOS Updates. Your device will automatically update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Please note, some updates might need to be installed manually.
iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 compatible devices list.
You can use iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for the following devices.
iPhone
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPad
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPad (10th generation)
iPad (9th generation)
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad mini (6th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad Air (5th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)
As of October 24, 2022.
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