iOS 9, the latest and most powerful version of Apple’s operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, is now available for download. If you’re wondering if your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is eligible for the update, and/or how to download iOS 9 on an Apple device, or how to back up all the data on your device before installing iOS 9, we have the answers.
(See also: 15 iOS 9 features to make your iPhone and iPad better than ever)
Will my iOS device be upgraded to iOS 9?
If your device is running iOS 8, it is eligible to upgrade to iOS 9. This year, Apple has not stopped supporting operating system upgrades for any device, but some iPad features such as split-screen multitasking are only available on the latest devices. The following iOS devices will receive the iOS 9 update. The iPad Pro, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPad mini 4 will come with iOS 9 pre-installed and therefore will not appear on this list.
(See also: How to get the iOS 9 Apple News app outside the United States)
backup
Although the iOS update process is usually very smooth, it is still recommended that you make a backup to keep your data safe. Here’s how.
(See also: How to make a complete backup of your old iPhone)
You can do this via iCloud or iTunes, but we recommend you do it via iTunes as it doesn’t require an internet connection. Here are the steps to back up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch:
1) Connect your iOS device to PC or Mac.
2) Open iTunes.
3) In the upper left corner (in my music), click the icon that represents your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch icon).
4) down backupyou will see the subtitle Manual backup and restore.
5) Click Back up now Start backing up your iOS device.
After backing up important data in default apps, iTunes will ask you if you want to transfer your purchases. This will back up all the apps installed on your phone as well as the data downloaded from those apps. To do this, you must log in with your Apple ID.
If you don’t have access to your computer, you can use iCloud backup. Only 5GB is free and you need to pay Rs. $60 per month for additional storage on iCloud.
1) To start the backup, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup.
2) Turn on the marked switch iCloud backup. You’ll get a warning telling you that your iPhone won’t automatically back up to your computer. tap OK.
3) After iCloud backup is turned on, click Back up now. This will start backing up your data to iCloud.
Wait for the backup to complete before continuing. Once the backup is complete, you should see the last backup time (which should appear just below Backup Now) corresponding to the most recent time.
Download and install iOS 9
After the backup is complete, you can quickly install iOS 9 on your Apple device. Again, you can do this directly from your iOS device or iTunes. In this case we recommend doing this via the device itself. The iOS 9 update is a large download, but requires less free space on the device than iOS 8, so installing iOS 9 is unlikely to present the same hassles as last year. Here’s how to get iOS 9 updates over-the-air (OYA)
1) On your iOS device, make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi (updates cannot be downloaded over mobile data) and plug it into a power source – this second step is not mandatory, but recommended to ensure you don’t drain the battery in the process.
2) Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
3) On this screen, you will see a message telling you that iOS 9 is available. tap Download and install. The device will now start downloading the update.
4) Once the download is complete, you will see a pop-up window asking if you want to install the update. tap Install. That’s it. After the update is installed, your iPhone will restart.
Here’s how to download iOS 9 via iTunes
If you receive an error message stating that there is insufficient free space on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to install the update, or if you want to install the update on multiple devices of the same type (such as three iPhone 6 models in your home), then you may be best served by following these steps to install iOS 9 through iTunes:
1) Open iTunes on your PC or Mac.
2) Connect the iOS device to your computer. In iTunes, select the device icon in the top bar.
3) Now click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for updates.
4) To download and install iOS 9, click Downloads and updates.
Once installed, follow the on-screen instructions and you’ll be ready to start using iOS 9. For more tutorials, visit our how-to section.