Apple today released iOS 6.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, giving users access to bug fixes and new features across its line of Apple devices.
iOS 6.1 is a minor release, but one that most users will want to download for security fixes, new Siri features, iTunes Match enhancements, and other fixes.
Perhaps the biggest new feature is that users can purchase movie tickets in the US using Siri and Fandango.
Updating to iOS 6.1 will probably take 15 to 30 minutes, not including backing up the iPhone.
iOS 6.1 is now available for download.
iOS 6.1 is a free update for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, and iPhone 3GS, as well as the iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPad 4. Also available for iPod touch 4th and 5th generation.
Things to Do Before Updating to iOS 6.1
It’s a good idea to back up iPhone or iPad to iTunes or iCloud before updating to iOS 6.1. It’s very unlikely that anything will go wrong, but it’s best to have a fresh update in case something does. To do this, .
Back up iPhone or iPad before iOS 6.1.
It’s also a good idea to transfer purchases to computer so it’s faster to sync them to iPhone or iPad. To do this, click on it.
How to Update to iOS 6.1?
Users can update to iOS 6.1 on their phones while connected to Wi-Fi or by plugging them into their computer. The first method we will show allows users to update to iOS 6.1 from anywhere as long as they are connected to WiFi and have adequate battery life.
on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
When updating to iOS 6.1, you will not be able to use the iPhone, including making calls or sending messages.
After selecting software update, iPhone or iPad will check for updates.
Tap to install iOS 6.1.
iPhone should now show an iOS 6.1 download option. Tap Download and let the update download to the device. When requested, the .
on Mac or PC
To perform the update on a computer, follow these instructions.
Click it to start the iOS 6.1 update process.
. In the upper right, the . Then, on the left side of the screen.
Click on summary for update option.
From here, click on it. and wait for the prompt to show that iOS 6.1 is available. This may require multiple attempts.
Check for iOS 6.1 update.
To start the iOS 6.1 installation, when available. Wait for the iOS 6.1 file to download, then iTunes will update the iPhone or iPad to iOS 6.1.
After the update is complete, users may need to enter their iCloud login information to continue using the phone with iMessage.
