Steps to update iPhone or iPad software using iTunes
Launch iTunes
Connect the iPhone or iPad to the PC (remove from lock state)
Wait while iTunes syncs
You'll get a prompt if there's a software update for your device. Click Download and Update
You can also click on Help > Check for Updates (this will check for both iTunes and device software updates)
You'll get a prompt, click Next > Agree
A download icon should soon appear beside the search bar; you can monitor download progress there
Once downloaded, iTunes should begin extracting the downloaded update
The device should get rebooted into DFU (white screen with loading bar)
You can click on the device icon to monitor the progress / view your device information
Wait till the process is completed
Once done, you should get a prompt on iTunes; "Your iPhone (iPad) has been updated and is restarting. Please leave your iPhone (iPad) connected. It will appear in the iTunes window after it restarts"
You can confirm your new iOS version under iTunes or on the device under Settings > General
Important Notice
Ensure to leave your device connected till update is completed. Interruption could crash the OS
Ensure to have enough free storage space on your PC (say 20GB)
This post was last modified: 21-12-2022, 08:36 AM by hovatek.