How to Check if Your iPhone Software is Updated

This wikiHow teaches you how to make sure your iPhone has the latest iOS update installed.

Steps

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    Open your iPhone's Settings. This is the gray cog icon located on one of your home screens or in your “Utilities” folder.
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    Tap General.
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    Tap Software Update. After tapping, your iPhone will automatically check your software. If you have the latest iOS software installed on your device, your screen will read "Your software is up to date."
    • If your device is not running the latest iOS software, you will see an available update here. You can read more about the contents of the update by tapping on Learn More.
    • If you wish to update your device to the latest iOS software, you can install the update by tapping on Download and Install.
    • If you don't see an available update here, that means your iPhone software is up to date.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What do I do if my phone won't update?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You probably do not have enough iCloud storage space. Clear some of the storage or buy some more and the next time you update, it should work.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Software Update.
4. Look for "Your software is up to date." at the center of your screen.

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