This guide will walk you through how to upgrade to iOS 8 on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. iOS 8 is a free update available on many Apple devices with many new features and options to help provide a new look and feel to users who aren’t planning on purchasing a new iPhone this year.
The iOS 8 upgrade starts today for all users, with no delays by carrier or country. If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch on the compatible list, you can download and install iOS 8 right away. The iOS 8 upgrade is available for iPhone 4s and later, iPad 2 and later, and iPod touch 5th generation.
There is no major change in the look of iOS 8, instead Apple is focusing on features. Some of the most exciting new iOS 8 features include better group messaging, new voice and video messaging, all your photos and videos are available on any device, family sharing of apps and videos, new iPhone and iPad keyboards, and incredible integration with the upcoming operating system. X Yosemite version.
The iOS 8 video above shows off the many new iOS 8 features that will come to your iPhone and iPad once you’re done with this process.
The iOS 8 release time is 10:00 PM Pacific / 1:00 AM East, and users need to schedule at least half an hour to complete the iOS 8 update.
You can install iOS 8 on iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini Retina and 5th generation iPod touch. Not all of these devices get every iOS 8 feature.
Prepare for the iOS 8 Update
Expect a smooth iOS 8 update, but if you prepare with a few simple steps, you’ll be ready in case any iOS 8 update bugs happen along the way. To prepare for the iOS 8 update, you must clean up unused apps, make sure the iPhone or iPad is charged, back up the iPhone or iPad, and download the latest version of iTunes.
Also, make sure you know your Apple ID and password. You’ll probably need it to sign in to the device after the iOS 8 update is complete.
How to Upgrade to iOS 8
You can upgrade to iOS 8 on iPhone and iPad without connecting to a computer, making the update process a little easier for most users. We will show you how to upgrade to iOS 8 from device or computer. If you have a 16GB iPhone or iPad with very little space on it, you will need to install it using the second method that connects to the computer. To upgrade to iOS 8, you need to be connected to WiFi and have at least 50% battery life.
While the upgrade to iOS 8 is complete, you won’t be able to use iPhone to make calls, browse the web, or send messages, so make sure you won’t need your iPhone or iPad in 15 to 45 minutes when you start this process.
You need to make sure there is enough space for iOS 8 download and installation. It’s unclear how much this is, but if you want to install iOS 8 without a computer, we recommend making sure you have 2-3GB of free storage. If you’re short on storage, skip to the second part of this iOS 8 upgrade guide.
When you upgrade from iOS 7 to iOS 8, you won’t lose any apps, music, text messages or other data unless things go wrong. The iOS 8 update installs, the iPhone reboots, and you can use the new features with all your accounts and data in place.
Go to Settings to check for iOS 8 update.
. Tap the Settings icon on your home screen. If you don’t see it, tap the center of the home screen and pull down and type ‘Settings’ and then tap on the app.
. This opens a list of additional settings and options, including the update option.
Go to General, Software Update.
Tap this and the iPhone or iPad will search for the update and the iOS 8 update will start downloading if it’s out.
4. When the iPhone or iPad finds the iOS 8 update, the . This will start the iOS 8 download. You can continue to use the device until the download is complete.
Select Download and Install to complete the update.
5. When the download is complete, you can see the reboot option or the device will reboot without you touching it. You cannot use the iPhone or iPad during this time. After five to fifteen minutes, the iPhone or iPad will reboot and you can use iOS 8.
Upgrade to iOS 8 on iTunes
If you want to upgrade to iOS 8 in iTunes, you need a charging cable and still need at least 50% battery life, but you don’t need that much free storage.
Select your iPhone or iPad.
1. iTunes is installed.
2. and after .
Check for iOS 8 update in iTunes.
3. When you see a screen like the one below, click the . Complete the process and install iOS 8 on iPhone.
4. If you have iOS 8 upgrade, it will start downloading and then install on your device.
Do not unplug the device while the iOS 8 upgrade is in progress.
