How to install this. iOS14 update on your iPhone to enjoy new features. The same instructions also work to download the iPadOS 14 update to your iPad. Both updates are rolling out today with new features, fixes and some cool tricks.
Apple hasn’t announced the iPhone 12 yet, but it will have this software or at least a similar version on it, and for now, you can install iOS 14 on your iPhone and start using the features. You need to install this to install watchOS 7.
Make Sure Your iPhone Is iOS 14 Compatible
iOS 14 update works on the following devices;
iPadOS 14 update works on the following devices;
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5 inch
- iPad Pro 9.7 inch
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 2
Back Up Your iPhone or iPad
Before installing the iOS 14 update, you need to back up your iPhone. Do not try to install this update without making sure your device is backed up.
There’s a very good chance you won’t need it, but there’s a chance that an update might freeze or a bug might force you to do a clean install of iOS 14 on your iPhone or iPad and then restore from a backup. Plan for the worst and hope for the best.
To backup to iCloud, you just need to be connected to WiFi and turn on the power; A backup will start. If you are not sure, you can follow the steps below to see if your device has been backed up.
- Open .
- at the top of the screen.
- Tap on it.
- Tap on it.
- Tap on it to start the backup.
If you look at the last successful backup time and date, you will see when your iPhone or iPad was fully backed up.
For anyone who uses their computer to make a backup, you can use iTunes on Windows and macOS Mojave or Finder on macOS Catalina.
- Update .
- .
- If requested.
- or iPad in iTunes (or Finder)
- If you want to make a backup of your health and activity data.
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Once that’s done, you’re almost ready to install iOS 14. Here is the complete list of things to do before installing iOS 14.
How to Download and Install iOS 14 on Your iPhone or iPad
Now that you are ready, you can install iOS 14 on your iPhone or iPadOS 14 on your iPad. Using your iPhone or iPad is the easiest way to install the update and is the way most users will want to go. The first day or two this will take a little longer due to download demand.
- Tap on it.
- Tap on it.
- Tap on it to see more about this update.
- Or, tap on Get Started.
- .
- terms and conditions twice.
- To complete the iOS 14 download.
- Tap when prompted.
How to Download and Install iOS 14 from iTunes
If you’re using macOS Mojave or Windows, you can install iOS 14 from iTunes. This requires the latest version of iTunes and your phone to plug in and install the update.
- Click the iPhone or iPad icon in the upper left.
- Click Check for Update.
- Click Download and Update.
- Accept the terms and conditions.
- Enter your passcode on iPhone when needed.
This isn’t faster on its own, but can be more reliable if you do it within the first day or two.
How to Download and Install iOS 14 from Finder
How to Install iOS 14 from Mac or PC.
After updating to macOS Catalina, you can install the iOS 14 update on your Mac with the Finder.
- Plug in your iPhone and open Finder
- Click the iPhone or iPad icon on the left.
- Click Check for Update.
- Click Download and Update.
- Accept the terms and conditions.
- Enter your passcode on iPhone when needed.
That’s all you need to do to install iOS 14 on your iPhone or iPadOS on your iPad. You can use any of these methods and you don’t have to worry about this process as long as you have a good backup.
