Checking for updates on your device
Key Takeaways
- Update your device regularly to keep it secure and working well.
- Use Wi-Fi and make sure your phone has enough space and power.
- You can update manually or automatically.
Your phone and tablet work best when they are up to date.
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Updates help protect you from cyber criminals
Tips
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Use Wi-Fi
Connect to Wi-Fi before updating your device. Wi-Fi is faster and cheaper. -
Automatic Updates
Turn on Automatic Updates so your device stays up to date.
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Space needed
Your device can only update if it has enough free space. -
Power needed
Make sure your device is plugged in or has at least 50% power.
How to update your device
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iOS
iPhone
- Open the Settings app.
- Select General.
- Select Software Update.
- If you see “iOS is up to date”, you don’t need to do anything.
- If you see an update, select Download and Install and follow the instructions.
- Optional:
- Select Automatic Updates at the top of the screen.
- Then choose Download and Install updates.
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Android
- Open the Settings app
- Select System or About device
- Select System Update or Software Update (You may also need to select Check for system updates or Check for software)
- If you see “Your device is up to date”, you don’t need to do anything
- If you see an update, select Download and Install and follow the instructions
- Optional:
- Select Auto download or enable Auto download over Wi-Fi.
- If you can’t see this option, your device may already have automatic updates.
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