Before downloading new software, it's a good idea to back up your device to make sure that you have a copy of your important information. Choose your backup method.

Check compatibility

You will only see updates that are compatible with your current software version. If you have not downloaded the most current release, you will not see the option to install the latest release.

iOS 18 is compatible with the following iPhone models:

• iPhone 16

• iPhone 16 Plus

• iPhone 16 Pro

• iPhone 16 Pro Max

• iPhone 15

• iPhone 15 Plus

• iPhone 15 Pro

• iPhone 15 Pro Max

• 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 SE (2nd generation or later)

Learn more about iOS 18

Download iOS 18

When you download the latest version of iOS, your data and settings remain unchanged.

Update iPhone automatically

To turn on automatic updates:

1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.

2. Turn on iOS Updates below Automatically Install and Automatically Download.

When an update is available, iPhone downloads and installs the update while charging and connected to Wi-Fi. You’re notified before an update is installed.

To turn off automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.

Update iPhone manually

To check for and install software updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Learn how to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

The screen shows the currently installed version of iOS and whether an update is available.

If you still need help

• If your iPhone or iPad won't update

• If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

• If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch