Software update for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
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: General: iPhone customer will actually see two updates to choose from. iOS 15.7 (19H12) and iOS 16.0 (20A362); manually go to Settings > General > Software Updates
iOS 15.7 iPhone OS 15.7 provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
iOS 16.0 iPhone OS 16.0 includes even many features and improvements. Some features may not be available for all regions or on all iPhone models.
iPadOS 15.7 iPadOS 15.7 provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
watchOS 9.0 watchOS 9 Includes new features, improvements. Brings great new ways to keep you active, healthy, and connected with Apple Watch. More ways to train and measure workouts, a completely redesigned compass app, a new app to track your medications, more powerful sleep tracking with sleep stages, and better insights and support for your heart health if you have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
iPadOS 15.7 iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
watchOS 9.0 Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Getting started
Make sure you’re in the U.S. and on our wireless network.
We recommend connecting to Wi-Fi® before downloading the update.
Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that your device is backed up to iCloud or iTunes before updating.
After you update, you might see the Activation Lock screen on your iPhone or iPad. If you enter your Apple ID and password and still can’t sign in, visit Apple Support: Find My iPhone Activation Lock.
If your device isn’t eligible for the latest update, follow the steps to update and verify the latest software available for your device. Next, view the Previous updates section for details about the most recent software installed on your device.
Update & verify software
Update iPhone or iPad software
Plug your device in to power and connect to Wi-Fi.