Apple’s mobile operating system is about to release a new version. Find out how to set it up on your iPhone.
Today, Apple intends to make iOS 17, the most recent version of the iPhone’s operating system, available to all owners of eligible iPhones.
The majority of the iOS 17 update process will be handled by your iPhone, but there are a few things you can do to get ready before installing the most recent iOS version. Continue reading for a step-by-step tutorial on how to install iOS 17 on your iPhone.
You’ll require an iPhone model that is at least as recent as the 2018 releases of the iPhone XR or XS.
The iPhone 11, iPhone SE (second generation and up), iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 will all support iOS 17, in addition to the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max. The new iPhone 15 will ship with iOS 17 already installed; it is presently up for preorder and will hit shops on September 22.
Backup your iPhone before upgrading iOS 17
a computer system. You should back up your iPhone before updating to safeguard the security of all of your personal and phone data. If you decide that iOS 17 is not the correct choice for you, you will also have the option of going back to iOS 16. If your iPhone is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi, it will routinely back up your data with the default settings enabled. To manually backup your device, click to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and then hit Back Up Now if the automatic backup feature is deactivated. Create a backup of your iPhone by connecting it to your computer, launching Finder, and choosing your device. Apple also advises archiving your backup to prevent it from being replaced by new data.
Perform these three steps after backing up your iPhone before upgrading iOS 17
- Verify that your iPhone is powered on. If your battery is below 50%, you won’t be able to download iOS 17, therefore it’s best to plug your phone in while you update. The battery needs to be over 20% to install iOS 17 even if you’re plugged in.
- Join a Wi-Fi network. Connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network before beginning the installation because you won’t be able to download iOS 17 using your mobile data.
- Make enough room for storage. Since iOS 17 will take up many gigabytes of storage space, you’ll need to make some space before downloading and installing it. To delete huge files and programs, navigate to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
- When all of the prerequisites have been met, you’re prepared to download and install iOS 17. Open your iPhone and navigate to Settings > General > Software Update once iOS 17 is officially released. Hit Install Now for iOS 17 (or Install Tonight if you want to install iOS 17 later) after waiting a few seconds (or minutes) for the update to arrive.
The Upgrade to iOS 17 button is located at the bottom of the page. After clicking it, select Download and Install for iOS 17 if you see the option to download and install iOS 16.6 instead. In order to start the update procedure, enter your passcode.
iPhone owners be able to download the iOS 17 update
Apple said that iOS 17 would be accessible for all eligible iPhones starting today, Monday, September 18, at its “Wanderlust” event on September 12.
The majority of iPhone owners in the US will get access to iOS 17 in the late morning or early afternoon today because Apple generally delivers its significant iOS updates at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. When may iPhone owners anticipate seeing iOS 17?
Users using iPhones in Hawaii and Alaska should use them between 7 and 9 a.m., respectively.
- PT: 10 a.m. iPhone users online.
Users of iPhones on MT: 11 a.m. Users of iPhones on CT: 12 p.m.
iPhone users online at 1 p.m. ET.
- BST users with iPhones: 6 p.m.
- iPhone users on September 19 at 3 a.m. AEST.
Messages upgrades beyond autocorrect
Yes, autocorrect will now pick up on your communications so that it won’t correct you all the “ducking” time. A catch-up arrow in group chats is an additional enhancement. I usually go to bed about 8:30 p.m., and on occasion, when I wake up, there are 30 new messages in a group chat with my family or friends. There is a new arrow that will direct me to the first message in the chat that I haven’t read, saving me from having to scroll up to discover the beginning of the messages. This has helped me to avoid being quite confused about why my friends and I can’t get together.
StandBy mode
If you only use your iPhone as a clock, you’re missing out on a tonne of capability. You might argue that StandBy mode turns your iPhone into an expensive bedside clock. On my screen, interactive widgets made it simple to check the weather, read the most recent news and do a lot more. Changing the music on connected smart speakers also allowed me to do it without taking my iPhone out of my pocket. Additionally, notifications appeared on my screen, and I was able to quickly preview them without having to unlock my iPhone. So, when I received a notification from an app like Ring, I could immediately determine whether it was a delivery from the postman or just a car passing by.
Create own Messages stickers.
With iOS 16, Apple made it possible to remove a subject from a picture’s background, producing (usually) aesthetically pleasing cutout images. You may use these cutouts to make your own stickers with iOS 17 from Apple. To make your stickers stand out, you can add various effects like a white outline or a holographic filter. And with Live pictures, you can create animated stickers.
iOS 17 can automatically delete verification code .
When logging into an account or service, two-factor verification messages are a fantastic method to increase security.
In iOS 17, the Camera app has an onscreen level so you can level your recordings and images. The level appears as a thin white line in the centre of the screen, but when it is level, it turns yellow. The camera angle completely changes the situation.
The camera level is a game-change.
In iOS 17, the Camera app has an onscreen level so you can level your recordings and images. The level appears as a thin white line in the centre of the screen, but when it is level, it turns yellow.
Several words of advice before the new operating system is released: As a precaution, you should back up your iPhone before updating to iOS 17. Although it may be tempting to download iOS 17 right now, you may want to hold out for a day or two to see if any other people are experiencing issues with their iPhones and to ensure that your device gets the update more quickly.
