Learn how to install the iOS 8.2 update on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to prepare for Apple Watch release, fix iOS 8.1.3 issues, and gain new features. This iOS 8.2 upgrade guide will show you how to upgrade without using iTunes or a computer, and how to upgrade with iTunes if you don’t have much storage space.
The iOS 8.2 update is a free software upgrade for all devices running iOS 8. Like the previous iOS 8.1.3 update, this upgrade makes it easy to update to the new version with less free space on your iPhone or iPad. For users planning to purchase an Apple Watch, this is a necessary upgrade, and there are other new changes inside for all users.
The iOS 8.2 update arrived on March 9, following the Apple Watch event for iPhone 4s and later, iPad 2 and later, and iPod touch 5th generation. Users will see a small notification in the Settings app on iPhone or iPad to indicate that the iOS 8.2 update is pending. This iOS 8.2 update guide will walk you through how to install iOS 8.2 and get new features and fixes for iOS 8.1.3 issues.
You will need at least 50% battery life to start the upgrade or charge. You can start the update from below 50% battery life, but you have to hit this tick before installing. Users need a WiFi connection to download iOS 8.2, a huge update of around 400MB and above.
Here are tips on how to update to iOS 8.2 and make sure you do it correctly.
iOS 8.2 Update Guide
Use our iOS 8.2 update guide to get the new version of iOS 8 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Before you start installing iOS 8.2 on iPhone and iPad, you should make sure you have a good backup of your device on a computer or iCloud. It is unlikely that you will experience a major failure, but it can happen and older devices may seem more prone to upgrade problems and malfunctions.
It’s also a good idea to install the iOS 8.2 update from a place where you’re not in a rush and have access to power and a reliable internet connection. We recommend upgrading from home, not while traveling or at the end of your workday. If you’re using a business iPhone, ask your IT department before upgrading.
How to Install iOS 8.2
After making sure you have a current backup, have at least 50% battery life, and can go without iPhone or iPad for at least 15 minutes, you can follow these guidelines to get started.
On iPhone, go to . This is usually on the main home screen. If you don’t see it, pull down from the home screen and type Settings to find it.
Inside the Settings app, go to .
This is how you install the iOS 8.2 update on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
On this screen, the iPhone or iPad will search for an update. The process may take up to a minute to find the iOS 8.2 update.
Once it finds the update, you can see what the update fixes or start installing iOS 8.2.
After tapping Download and Install if available.
Agree to the terms and conditions of the iOS 8.2 update.
and then a popup asking if you want .
Wait while the iOS 8.2 update downloads. This may take a few minutes or more than half an hour, depending on the size and speed of your Internet connection.
Once complete, you should see a notification pop up saying it will install with a countdown in 10 seconds or the Install Now option on the Software update page.
Once this starts the iPhone will go to a black or white screen with the Apple logo and a progress bar. It will restart after a short while and you will see an Apple logo as it reboots.
When this is done. You can now use the new iOS 8.2 update on your iPhone or iPad. That’s all you need to do to upgrade to iOS 8.2.
The iOS 8.2 upgrade process takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes depending on completion and the device becomes unusable part of the process.
If you’re upgrading from iOS 7, you can see what’s new in iOS 8 in the comparison below, which shows you what to watch out for.
