Apple's mobile operating system software for iPhone and iPad is known as iOS.
Whenever updating your iPhone or iPad software, also make sure you update to the latest Mac software first and perform a backup. This will ensure that you can connect and synchronise/activate your iPhone, iPad or iPad Mini; earlier versions of iTunes may not recognise later iOS versions.

You can install the latest version of iOS by one of three ways:

• Wirelessly: First confirm that you have an available Wi-Fi connection for the download or;
• Via Finder: On a Mac, connect your iPhone or iPad and locate it in the Finder sidebar.
• Via iTunes: You'll need your computer and the latest version of iTunes.
  (You can download the latest iTunes version from Apple .)

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There's heaps more information available through our Device Guides .

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