Apple will be releasing iOS 18 to everyone with compatible devices on Monday, September 16 with several new features such as more Home Screen Customization with icon tinting, App Locking, Redesigned Control Center, New Passwords App, and more.
Here’s how to prepare your iPhone for iOS 18:
First off, let’s check if your iPhone is compatible with the new software. Here are the devices compatible with iOS 18:
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
To check your iPhone model, go to Settings>General>About. iOS 18 supports all iPhones that support iOS 17, so if you’re already running iOS 17, you’re good to go.
The most important step before updating your iPhone:
Remember to take a full backup either on iCloud, or your PC/Mac with Finder/iTunes. Updates. Backups usually take a while to complete as they’re typically large in size. To learn how to take a backup, click here.
Does your iPhone have enough space to update?
If your iPhone does not have enough storage space, your iPhone will let you know before you update your iPhone. However, it is safer to have more buffer storage available for your iPhone during the update, so if you have any apps or files you no longer require, you can delete those to reclaim your storage space.
One last step:
Make sure your iPhone has enough battery to update. It’s better to have a percentage above 50%. Even though you can update with a lower battery level for some updates, it’s better to have enough battery for your iPhone to complete updating. Alternatively, you can plug in your iPhone to a charger.
That’s it! You’re all set for iOS 18 — all you need to do after these steps is enjoy the new features. Click here to learn about the Top 12 features of iOS 18. Will you be updating to iOS 18? Let us know down in the comments or tweet/post to us at @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple News and Deals!
