Before downloading new software such as iOS 18, it's a good idea to back up your device to make sure that you have a copy of your important information. Once your device is backed up, you can begin to download iOS 18.
Check compatibility
You will only see updates that are compatible with your current software version. If you have not downloaded the most current release, you will not see the option to install the latest release.
iOS 18 is compatible with the following iPhone models:
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Plus
iPhone 17
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
Update iPhone manually
To check for and install software updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Learn how to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
The screen shows the currently installed version of iOS and whether an update is available.
When you download the latest version of iOS, your data and settings remain unchanged.
Update iPhone automatically
To turn on automatic updates:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
Turn on iOS Updates below Automatically Install and Automatically Download.
When an update is available, iPhone downloads and installs the update while charging and connected to Wi-Fi. You’re notified before an update is installed.
To turn off automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
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If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
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