The new operating system from Apple is iOS 8 and it was released yesterday around 18:00. For those who do not know how to update you devices to the new iOS 8, we’ve made a step-by-step quick guide on how to do it. It’s quite easy. First of all you need to check if your device is compatible with the new version of the operating system. Here is the complete list with the devices that can run on iOS 8:
– Fifth-generation iPod touch
– iPad mini
– iPad mini 2 with Retina display
– iPad 2
– iPad 3
– iPad 4
– iPad Air
– iPhone 4s
– iPhone 5
– iPhone 5c
– iPhone 5s
– iPhone 6
– iPhone 6 Plus
If you own any of these devices let’s move to the next step of how to update to the iOS 8. You need to make a backup of all your data by going to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup. You will see the option iCloud Backup and you need to turn it on. That’s how you make a back of all the data. Next you need to update iTunes on your Mac or computer. Make sure the iTunes is update to the 11.4 version by clicking Check for Updates in the iTunes menu.
After you updated the iTunes you need to plug your iPhone, iPad, iPod into a power source. The last step is the actual update to the iOS 8. You can download it either through Wi-Fi or via iTunes. If you choose the Wi-Fi option, turn it on then go to Settings > General > Software Update. Follow the instruction that will appear on the screen.
This was our quick guide on how to update your Apple devices to the new iOS 8.