Software update for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
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Software update for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch


Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates

Latest update

The updates

  • What's new:
  • iOS 18
    This update introduces new features, bug fixes and security updates. Some features may not be available in all regions and may not be available on all Apple devices.
  • iPadOS 18
    This update introduces new features, bug fixes and security updates. Some features may not be available in all regions and may not be available on all Apple devices.
  • watchOS 11
    This update includes new features, bug fixes and security updates. Some features may not be available in all regions and may not be available on all Apple devices.

 

The details

  • Release date: September 16, 2024
  • Software version: iOS 18
    iPadOS 18
    watchOS 11
  • Impacted devices:
  • iOS 18
    iPhone 11 models and later, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xr and later, iPhone SE (second generation and later).
  • iPadOS 18
    iPad Pro 12.9 inch (2nd generation and later), iPad Pro 10.5 inch, iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad (6th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later).
  • watchOS 11
    Apple Wach Series 6 and later (including 2nd generation of Apple Watch SE). Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18.

 

Getting started

Update & verify software

Update iPhone or iPad software

  1. Plug your device in to power and connect to Wi-Fi.
  2. From the General screen, select Software Update.
  3. Then Download and Install.
  4. Tap Install. If asked, enter your passcode.
  5. To learn more, visit Apple Support: Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

 

Update Apple Watch software

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on iPhone.
  2. Tap My Watch, then General.
  3. Tap Software Update.
  4. Download the software to the iPhone, and then continue on with Apple Watch.
  5. Maintain a steady Internet connection on both Apple Watch and iPhone during this process to ensure a successful software update.
  6. To learn more, visit Apple Support: Update your Apple Watch.

 

Verify software update & update Carrier version

  1. Tap Settings, then General.
  2. Tap About.
  3. If a Carrier update is available, you'll be prompted to install it.
  4. If the iOS version and the current software update details match, the device has the latest software.
  5. For additional help, visit Apple Support: Find the software version on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

 

Troubleshoot software update

Previous updates

DateDetails
March 25, 2024
  • iOS 17.4.1
  • iPadOS 17.4.1
  • WatchOS 10.4
March 6, 2024
  • iOS 17.4
  • iPadOS 17.4
  • WatchOS 10.4
Feb. 8, 2024
  • iOS 17.3.1
  • iPadOS 17.3.1
  • WatchOS 10.3.1
Jan. 23, 2024
  • iOS 17.3
  • iPadOS 17.3
  • WatchOS 10.3
Dec. 11, 2023
  • iOS 17.2
  • iPadOS 17.2
  • watchOS 10.2
Nov. 8, 2023
  • iOS 17.1.2
  • iPadOS 17.1.2
  • watchOS 10.1
Oct. 26, 2023
  • iOS 17.1
  • iPadOS 17.1
  • watchOS 10.1
Oct. 6, 2023
  • iOS 17.0.3
  • iPadOS 17.0.3
  • watchOS 10.0.1
Sept. 26, 2023
  • iOS 17.0.2
  • iPadOS 17.0.2
  • watchOS 10.0.1
Sept. 21, 2023
  • iOS 17.0.1
  • iPadOS 17.0.1
  • watchOS 10.0.1
Sept. 18, 2023
  • iOS 17
  • iPadOS 17
  • watchOS 10
Sept. 7, 2023
  • iOS 16.6.1
July 24, 2023
  • iOS 16.6
July 12, 2023
  • iOS 16.5.1
May 18, 2023
  • iOS 16.5
April 7, 2023
  • OS 16.4.1
March 27, 2023
  • iOS 16.4
Feb. 13, 2023
  • iOS 16.3.1
Jan. 23, 2023
  • iOS 16.3
Dec. 13, 2022
  • iOS 16.2
Nov. 30, 2022
  • iOS 16.1.2
Nov. 10, 2022
  • iOS 16.1.1
Oct. 24, 2022
  • iOS 16.1
Oct. 10, 2022
  • iOS 16.0.3
Sept. 12, 2022
  • iOS 15.7 and iOS 16
Aug. 17, 2022
  • iOS 15.6.1
  • iPadOS 15
  • watchOS 8

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