What You Should Know before Updating to iOS 16

Since Apple releases the latest iOS 16 beta, there is heated discussion on the Internet about iOS 16 updates.

Would you upgrade to iOS 16 for your iPhone, iPad or iPod?

Let's check the poll of iOS update from a Facebook group with 6073 members.

Part 1. Is It Worthwhile to Update to iOS 16?

Yes, personally.

The new features in iOS 13/14 are what you will not miss exactly.

Dark Mode, new camera effects, all-new Photos tab, enhanced privacy and security control, trillions of memojis and stickers in Messages app, smart lists in Reminders app, simplified CarPlay dashboard, Augmented Reality, new Siri voice, and more are what many of you will embrace.

Besides, there are no big bugs from iOS 13/14 since its release in September.

So, why not update your iOS devices to iOS 13/14?

Are you ready for the iOS 13/14 update? Just move the next part to get the preparations before doing it.

Part 2. What You Should Do Before Updating to iOS 13/14

Check If Your Devices Is Compatible with iOS 13/14

Before updating iOS, you must make sure your device is compatible with iOS 13/14.

The following list is what iOS 13/14 is compatible with:

iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X

iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPod touch (7th generation).

If your device is in the list, then congratulations, you can move the next step.

Backup Data for iOS Devices

Backing up data for iOS devices before iOS update is necessary because you never know what you are going to get from the box of iOS 13/14 update.

About 95% of the iOS users will start a smooth iOS update, while the left may suffer from the unknown iOS update failure and lose data.

As a result, you are recommended to backup all the data on your iOS devices to avoid any data loss.

There are official tools from Apple, iTunes, and iCloud.

You can backup iPhone to computer with iTunes.

Alternatively, you could backup iOS data to iCloud.

However, the slow speed, the incomplete data backup, no option of selective backup, and more disadvantages bring many of you down.

Here, we recommend an easy and quick way to backup almost all iOS data with Aiseesoft iOS Data Backup and Restore.

It is the professional iOS data backup and restore software for Windows and Mac computer. It can backup contacts, messages, call logs, notes, photos, calendars, reminders, voicemails, WhatsApp, Kik, LINE, Messenger, Viber, QQ, WeChat messages and attachments, voice memos, Safari history/bookmarks, videos, music, etc.

Then, in the main interface, click "iOS Data Backup & Restore".

The popup window of this software will give you the option to select "Standard backup" or "Encrypt backup". Then click "Start" to proceed to the next step.

"Encrypt backup" will require you to create the password to protect your backup stored in this computer.

Part 3. How to Update iOS Devices to iOS 16

Since you have kept all your iOS data safe, just start to update iOS.

There are two points that you should keep in mind that connect your device to Wi-Fi and charge your iOS devices to up 80% battery.

Then let's see the guide to update to iOS 13/14.

Generally speaking, you will receive the update notification if you toggle on it. If not, just update iOS manually.

On your iPhone, tap "Settings" > "General" > "Software Update" > "Download and Install" the latest iOS 13/14.

The whole process will take several minutes. You just need to wait patiently.

Part 4. Get Stuck in iOS Udate? Here Are Solutions

Most of the users will not encounter problems of upgrading iOS. However, for known reasons, if you are one of the unfortunate users who get stuck in iOS update issues, try the following 2 methods of updating iOS.

Update to iOS 13/14 with iTunes

iTunes is the official tool that you can use to update iOS.

Update or Downgrade iOS Devices with Third-Party Software

Another way of fixing iOS update problem is by Aiseesoft iOS System Recovery.

Aiseesoft iOS System Recovery is the professional iOS system repair software, which can handle many iOS system errors on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, like Apple logo, loop start-up, white screen, freeze, etc.

Moreover, it can help you update or downgrade iOS version to any version that your device supports.

Connect your iOS device to computer with the USB cable. If required, just tap the "Trust" button on your iPhone, which will permit to this computer to manage your device data.

Then you can see all the iOS versions that your device is compatible with, select it and click "Next" to start to download the firmware and downgrade or update your iOS version.

For more solutions to fix iPhone won't update, check it here.

Conclusion

Here, you are coming to the bottom of this post.

In this post, you have gotten a full understanding of iOS update.

If you want to update your iOS device to the latest iOS version, do not forget to backup data and make the preparation. Even though you get stuck in iOS update, you could update it manually with iTunes or downgrade/update device with the third-party software.

Now, it comes to your turn.

Would you update your iPhone to iOS 13/14?

Let me know by leaving your comments.