

It is strongly recommended to have iCloud backups enabled on iPhone or iPad if you are going to use this setting, just like it’s strongly recommended to backup any iOS device before installing any system software update. Note this is just the iOS system software that will be automatically updated, and not the apps on the device (though you can set automatic app updates too, more on that in a moment). That’s it, now your iPhone or iPad will download and install any available iOS software updates as they arrive. Toggle the Automatic Updates switch to the ON position to enable automatic iOS updates.Go to “General” and then to “Software Update”, then tap on “Automatic Updates”.

Here’s how to enable automatic iOS system software With Automatic Updates enabled in iOS, the iOS software update will download itself and install itself automatically overnight when the iPhone or iPad is not in use, as long as it’s connected to a charger and wi-fi. Plus, how can you turn down a jellyfish emoji?įollow Brett Molina on Twitter: article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Apple iOS 16.How to Enable Automatic iOS Updates for System Software on iPhone or iPad It's important to keep your iPhone updated with the latest software since it includes updates to protect your smartphone's security. To be safe, make sure your smartphone is plugged to a charger so it doesn't shut off during the update. Users can go to the Settings app on their iPhone, select General, then select Software Update. Here's the list of emojis now available on iPhone, as chronicled by website Emojipedia:Īlong with security updates, iOS 16.4 adds a couple other features, such as notifications for web apps added to the home screen, voice isolation for cellular calls, and a new accessibility setting allowing users to automatically dim video when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected. Keep an eye out for these new emoji coming to your iPhone soon.
