Check for Updates on iPhone and iPad

Summary

How to manually check for updates and upgrades in iOS and iPadOS.

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Overview

Apple releases bug fixes, vulnerability patches, feature improvements and even OS upgrades for iOS, iPadOS and their apps via Software Update. Although your iPhone or iPad can be configured to automatically download or install updates, you can manually check to see if there are any available updates or upgrades for your iPhone or iPad.

Instructions

  1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Tap General.

    An image of the Settings app with the General section highlighted.

  3. Tap Software Update.

    An image of the General section of Settings with the Software Update option highlighted.

    The currently installed version of iOS/iPadOS is shown, and whether an update is available.

    Image of iOS Software Update sceen showing iOS is up to date

  4. If an update is available, tap Download and Install, then follow the onscreen instructions.

See Also

Update your iPhone or iPad

iPhone User Guide

iPad User Guide

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Article ID: 164677
Created
Mon 9/21/26 3:53 PM
Modified
Tue 9/22/26 10:43 AM