O, fair iPhone users, rejoice! For on this day, the 16th of September in the year 2024, Apple hath bestowed upon thee iOS 18, the most wondrous and polished update for thine beloved iPhones. This latest iteration bringeth forth a plethora of delight, including a revamped Control Center, customizable Home Screen, and more. Whether thou art still on the previous iOS 17 or hast been flirting with the beta of iOS 18, now is the time to update to the stable version and revel in all the latest features. Fear not, for we shall guide thee through the process of installing iOS 18 with ease. Let us not tarry, but begin anon!
Hark! Take heed, for if thy iPhone doth runneth on the beta version of iOS 18.1, thou shalt not receive the stable iOS 18, even if thou doth turn off the Beta Updates from thy Settings. The only path to iOS 18 doth lie in downgrading to the stable iOS 17 version ere checking for the coveted iOS 18 update.
How may one ascend from iOS 17 to the majestic realm of iOS 18, thou may ask? Fret not, for the journey is as simple as the morning dew. Ere thou embark, we doth advise thee to back up thy precious iPhone, for though rare, the road to the latest iOS is fraught with peril. Once the deed is done, follow these steps to install iOS 18 with grace:
To embark on the journey of installing iOS 18 without stumble, ensure thy iPhone’s battery is at least half full and thou art connected to a steadfast internet connection. Open thy iPhone, venture into the realm of the Settings app, and journey to the General section. Therein lies the “Software Update” section, where thy iPhone shall seek the iOS 18 update. With a simple tap on “Download and Install”, the process shall begin. Have patience as thy iPhone doth download the update, and follow the guidance on-screen to complete the installation.
For those who hath trod the path of iOS 18 beta, the road to the stable update beckons with a call to downgrade from beta unto stability.
The size of the iOS 18 update doth vary slightly amongst different iPhone models. If thou art upgrading from iOS 17.6.1 to iOS 18, the update size shall be around 3.5GB. Bear in mind, shouldst thou come from older iOS versions, the update shall be larger, thus requiring more time to download. The duration of the download hinges on the speed of thine internet. I, myself, was able to download the iOS 18 update in a mere 5 minutes with a 100 Mbps connection. Know that once the update is downloaded, it shall take 10-15 minutes or more to install the new iOS 18 upon thy iPhone.
Curious if thy iPhone be compatible with iOS 18? Fear not, for thy model is included in the grand procession. All iPhones that marched with iOS 17 doth continue their march into the realm of iOS 18. Behold, the list of iPhones that doth partake in the iOS 18 feast:
– iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max
– iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
– iPhone SE (2nd gen)
– iPhone 12, 12 mini
– iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
– iPhone 13, 13 mini
– iPhone 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
– iPhone SE (3rd gen)
– iPhone 14, 14 Plus
– iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
– iPhone 15, 15 Plus
– iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 lineage doth come adorned with iOS 18 from the very womb.
The latest iOS 18 bringeth forth a myriad of new features, including a customizable Lock Screen, personalized Home Screen, the power to lock & hide individual apps, a novel Password app, Vehicle Motion cues, and more. Furthermore, hidden within iOS 18 doth lie features that improve our quality of life. Shouldst thou possess a device compatible with Apple Intelligence, thou may access Writing Tools, phone call recording, New Siri, and more. In the days to come, Apple shall bestow upon us Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, and other Apple Intelligence features.
Since the announcement of iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, we, at Moyens I/O, hath been immersed in the waters of iOS 18 betas, both developer and public. We hath discovered a multitude of new features, significant changes, and bespoke customization that doth make the journey to iOS 18 all the more enticing.
What say thee of the advent of iOS 18? Art thou tempted to install this update immediately? Share thy thoughts and musings in the comments below, and let us revel in the grandeur of iOS 18 together.
