How to download iOS 26

Check if your iPhone supports iOS 26, then download and install the update automatically or manually.

Before you update, back up your device to keep a copy of your important information.

Check compatibility

You'll see only updates compatible with your iPhone. If your iPhone is running an earlier version, install that update first.

iOS 26 is compatible with iPhone models:

• iPhone 17

• iPhone 17 Pro

• iPhone 17 Pro Max

• iPhone 17e

• iPhone Air

• iPhone 16e

• 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 SE (2nd generation and later)

Turn on automatic updates

You can set up your iPhone to install updates automatically:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Software Update.

4. Tap Automatic Updates.

5. Choose Automatically Install or Automatically Download.

• Automatically Install: iPhone downloads and installs the update overnight while charging and connected to Wi-Fi. You’re notified before iPhone installs an update.

• Automatically Download: Downloads updates automatically when your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, charging, and locked. To see this option, first turn off Automatically Install.

Update iPhone manually

At any time, you can check for and install software updates:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Software Update.

4. If an update is available, tap Download and Install.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Install the software update

If an update is already downloaded but not installed:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap Update to iOS 26.

3. Tap Update Now or Update Tonight.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

View more details

The More Details section shows the version number and update details.