iOS 18 e iPadOS 18 arrive September 16, bringing a host of new features to iPhone and iPad, including advanced Home screen customization options, a redesigned Control Center, improvements to the Photos app, updates to Mail, and more.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to best prepare your device for the update, with tips on managing storage space, backing up, and other helpful hints before installing the new operating system.
Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 18?
One of the first questions we ask ourselves when a new update arrives concerns device compatibility. iOS 18 It is available for iPhone models starting with the iPhone XR, including the iPhone XS and XS Max, which feature the A12 Bionic chip.
Here’s the full list of compatible iPhones:
- iPhone 15 (and Plus, Pro, and Pro Max variants)
- iPhone 14 (all variants)
- Phone 13 (including the mini model)
- iPhone 12 (and its versions)
- iPhone 11, XS, XR and SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
As for iPads, the compatible models with iPadOS 18 include iPad Pro from 2018 onwards, iPad Air from 2019 onwards, iPad mini from 2019 onwards, and standard iPad from 2020 onwards.
Reclaim storage space on your device
Before you update to iOS 18it is essential to make sure you have enough free storage space to download and install the update. This is the perfect time to do a little “cleaning” on your iPhone or iPad.
Here are some helpful steps:
- Go through your installed apps and remove the ones you no longer use.
- Manage the space occupied by social apps like Facebook or WhatsApp, which tend to grow in size over time due to the cache.
- Use iOS recommendations to optimize space, such as storing high-resolution photos on iCloud and keep lighter versions on your device.
Backup: A Crucial Step
It’s always a good idea to make a backup before upgrading to a new operating system, so you can restore everything in case something goes wrong.
Backup are Mac:
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac and open Finder.
- Select the device in the sidebar and choose to perform a backup completo.
- Archive the backup to prevent it from being automatically overwritten in the future.
Backup su Windows:
- Connect iPhone to Windows PC via iTunes.
- Click on the iPhone button, go to Summary and select Backup Now.
- Archive your backup to protect it from being overwritten.
Alternatively, you can backup via iCloud directly from your iPhone.
Installing iOS 18
Once available, the update to iOS 18 can be installed via OTA (over-the-air). We recommend connecting your device to Wi-Fi and making sure it is fully charged before starting the download.
To check if the update is available:
- Or su Settings > General > Software Update
- Please wait a few moments for your device to connect to Apple servers.
If you are not in a hurry, you can also wait for the device to automatically notify you of the update when you connect it to the computer.
The arrival of iOS 18 marks another step forward for Apple’s operating system, with many features that greatly improve the user experience. However, as always, we recommend waiting a few days before updating, especially if you use your iPhone for work or have essential apps that may not yet be compatible with the new OS.
Also, remember that the features related to theApple Intelligence they will not be available in Italy until at least 2025. .
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Source: www.iphoneitalia.com
