First, confirm that iOS 13 can be installed on your device.
These iPhones and iPod Touches are compatible with iOS 13:
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPod Touch (7th generation)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
It’s highly recommended that you backup your device before applying any updates. Using Apple’s iCloud or by connecting your device to a Mac or PC via iTunes, you can update your iPhone or iPod Touch. Probably the simplest method for backing up your device is to use iCloud. This is how you do it:
- Establish a Wi-Fi connection.
- Open the Settings app, choose your name, and press iCloud.
- Select iCloud Backup > Back Up Now by swiping down.
iTunes is probably still installed on your device if you own an older Mac or Windows PC. The app can still be used to backup your iPod Touch or iPhone.
You can download and install iOS 13 on your iPhone or iPod Touch in a simple manner. Locate Software Update under Settings > General on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Your device will be forced to search for updates as a result, and you’ll be notified that iOS 13 is now available.
You can still update to iOS 13 on your device even if you don’t want to download anything directly to your phone or iPod. All you’ll need to do is use iTunes on your PC or Mac.
Apple released iOS 14 in September 2020 as usual. But iOS 14 put an end to that. You are unable to revert to iOS 13 if you have already installed iOS 14 on your device and don’t like the features.
The most recent iteration of iOS, iOS 15, is presently accessible for download. The iOS 15 update procedure is essentially the same as the iOS 13 procedure.
Reasons for being unable to update to iOS 13
To update to iOS 13, you must have the appropriate model of iPhone. The newest OS update is not compatible with all iPhone models. The iOS 13 software is compatible with multiple iPhone models. Only the following iPhone models are compatible with iOS 13: Every iPhone 11 model, every iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS model, every iPhone 8 and 8 Plus model, every iPhone 7 and 7 Plus model, every iPhone 6s and 6s Plus model, and every iPhone SE model.
You may not have enough free space if your iPhone model is compatible but it still won’t update. More than 2GB of free storage will be required. If your iPhone is not connected to Wi-Fi or its battery is low, it may not update.
Checking compatibility with iOS 13
iOS 13 for iPhone was released by Apple today. Take note that iOS 13 is compatible with the subsequent iPhone models:
- Apple iPhone 11
- Pro iPhone 11
- Pro iPhone 11 Max
- The iPhone XS and XS Max
- XR iPhone
- Apple iPhone X
- The 8 and 8 Plus iPhones
Therefore, iOS 12 will be your only option if you own an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, or iPhone 5S. Because this is a significant update, you should think about backing up your device to your computer using iTunes or another third-party app so you have a local archived backup.
It’s time to install iOS 13 after you’ve cleaned up your storage and backed up your data. Make sure the battery on your phone is fully charged first. Then select the DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL button after going to SETTINGS > GENERAL > SOFTWARE UPDATE. You can now proceed by entering your security code and accepting the EULA. You will receive an alert once the upgrade is finished and ready to use.
Numerous eagerly anticipated new features are included in Apple’s iOS 13, a significant update. It’s also important to remember that iOS 13.0 features that were left out will be included in the September 24th release of iOS 13.1 by Apple.
Keep in mind that watchOS 6 is also being released today, so users of Apple Watches are receiving an update.