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Apple regularly releases updates to the operating system for the iPad and iPhone. Keep the device up to date and install the latest iOS version.
Update Operating System
To make an iPad or iPhone work, the devices have an operating system. The system is called iOS (iPhone) and iPadOS (iPad). Every fall, Apple releases a new version of iOS and iPadOS. We call that an upgrade. There are also minor updates in the meantime. They contain the latest security techniques. As soon as an update or upgrade is ready, a red circle will appear next to the ‘Settings’ app icon.
Install iPhone or iPad updates
Update the operating system (in the meantime) like this:
- Tap the app Institutions.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on software update.
- If the device has the latest version of the operating system on it, it will say ‘iOS xxx The software is up to date’. Here xxx stands for the numbers of the last update. Isn’t this there? Tap on Download and install.
- Make sure the device is on the charger and connected to a Wi-Fi network during the update.
- Enter the passcode if it is set.
- Tap on Agree to agree to Apple’s terms.
- Tap again Agree.
- If necessary, tap Install now.
- The iPad/iPhone downloads and installs the update. This will take some time. Once the update is installed, press the Home button or on phones without a Home button on the screen.
- Enter the passcode if it is set.
- Enter the SIM card code and tap OK.
Upgrade to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15
Upgrading the iPhone or iPad to the latest version iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 works like this:
- Tap the app Institutions.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on software update.
- If iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 is available on your device, it will say “Update to iOS 15 / iPadOS 15” at the bottom. Tap this option.
- Tap on Download and install.
- Make sure the device is on the charger and connected to a Wi-Fi network during the update.
- Enter the passcode if it is set.
- Tap on Agree to agree to Apple’s terms.
- Tap again Agree.
- If necessary, tap Install now.
- The iPad/iPhone will download and install the upgrade. This will take some time. Once the update is installed, press the Home button or on phones without a Home button on the screen.
- Enter the passcode if it is set.
- Tap on Continue.
- Tap on Don’t share.
- Tap on To work.