How to Install iOS 8.4.1

This guide will show you how to install iOS 8.4.1 on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The focus of this minor iOS 8.4.1 update is to provide much-needed fixes for Apple Music issues and complaints. This is a minor iOS update that should download and install in 15 minutes or less if you’re already using iOS 8.4.

This iOS 8.4 upgrade guide will walk you through what to do before installing the free iOS 8.4.1 update on your iPhone or iPad to ensure your data and information are safe.

Apple outlines a small number of changes in iOS 8.4.1 that focus mainly on Apple Music, but there is also a note about some security upgrades.

You can upgrade to iOS 8.4.1 from any device that supports iOS 8 as a free upgrade. Users on iOS 8.4 can upgrade with a very small patch, while those coming from earlier versions of iOS 8 or iOS 7 may need a larger file. This isn’t necessary to use Apple Music, but it fixes some issues that will improve your experience with Apple Music.

To download and install the iOS 8.4.1 update, you will need a WiFi connection and the device’s battery life must be above 50%. Even with a minor update like this, it’s not possible to update over a cellular connection.

The iOS 8.4.1 update arrived on August 13 at 1pm East and is available over-the-air or via iTunes. Here’s what you need to do to install the iOS 8.4.1 update.

iOS 8.4.1 Update Guide

Before downloading the iOS 8.4.1 update, you should make sure you have an up-to-date update. This is a small and focused update, but there’s always the possibility that something could go wrong. If you’re using iCloud, you probably have a backup that’s more than a day old. If not, it’s a good idea to plug it into your computer for the short time needed for backup.

It’s a great idea to set this up from home rather than while traveling or at work, in case something goes wrong.

How Long Does the iOS 8.4.1 Update Take?

The iOS 8.4.1 update is a small download that goes fast for the Gotta Be Mobile team. In about 10 minutes we downloaded the update and installed it on an iPhone 6. Downgrading the iPhone 6 Plus from iOS 9 to iOS 8.4.1 took a little longer, but was completed in about 30 minutes.

You should schedule around 15 minutes to complete the upgrade, but as long as your connection is fast, it should be closer to 10 minutes.

How to Install iOS 8.4.1

You can install iOS 8.4.1 from your iPhone or iPad without connecting it to a computer. All you have to do is connect to WiFi and check for an update. Here are the steps to take now or when you see a small red dot on the Settings icon. If you don’t want to wait until you get a normal WiFi connection, you can use another iPhone as a personal hotspot.

This is how you can install iOS 8.4.1.

You don’t have to wait for notification of this update, and if you’re an Apple Music user, it’s a good idea to install the update when you’re ready to fix some issues.

1. On the home screen and in Settings on iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on Software Update.
4. Tap Download and Install to start downloading iOS 8.4.1.
5. Enter your password.
6. Double accept the terms and conditions.
7. Wait for the iOS 8.4 download to complete, then tap Install.

You can use the iPhone until the installation starts. A small download like this shouldn’t take too long, so you may want to wait to download the update later if you need to use your iPhone. After the process is complete, you can see a small welcome screen or you will be returned to the lock screen.

For users who do not want to use this method, you can connect it to the computer and open iTunes. The iTunes software should recognize the update and prompt you to download and install the iOS 8.4.1 update.