Table of contents:
- Steps to update to iOS 14 or iPadOS 14
- I still can't see the iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 update
- iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, what are the news?
The final version of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 is now available to everyone. Apple has officially released its new iPhone and iPad operating systems. Any compatible model can receive the update and enjoy the many new features. Among them, the new widget design, more options for the home screen, improvements in security and privacy and more. Do you want to update your iPhone or iPad? In this tutorial we explain which models are compatible with the latest version and how you can download it, even if it still does not appear.
We start talking about iOS 14, the new version for iPhone that is deployed to a large number of models. This year Apple has not removed any terminal from the list, so all iPhones that have iOS 13 can update to iOS 14, even the iPhone 6s, announced 5 years ago. Of course, the new iPhones are also compatible and the next iPhone 12 will arrive with this new version installed as standard. These are the supported iPhones.
- iPhone SE (1st and 2nd gen)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone Xr
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPod touch (7th gen)
Along with iOS 14 Apple has also released iPadOS 14. It is the operating system for iPad which is based on the iPhone system. In this case the news is very similar, although the new version focuses on adapting all the applications and settings to the large screen of the iPad. Again, there are many models that can be updated, including the 2nd generation iPad Air, announced a few years ago.
- iPad Air 4th gen (coming with iOS 14 as standard)
- iPad Air 3rd gen
- iPad Air 2
- iPad 8th gen (coming with iOS 14 as standard)
- iPad 7th gen
- iPad 6th gen
- iPad 5th gen
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 5
- Any iPad Pro model (including 1st generation)
Steps to update to iOS 14 or iPadOS 14
Although it is true that they are two operating systems for different devices, the process to update is practically the same in the two models, since they have the same interface. Of course, before updating it is important to meet a series of requirements.
- Make a backup: it is best to do it through iCloud. The iPhone and iPad will need to be restarted and the update may cause a failure that can only be solved by resetting the device to its factory settings. With the backup you can recover all your files and device settings.
- Please check your storage: iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 update weighs approximately 4GB, so storage space is required in order to download the new version.
- Charge your iPhone or iPad: at least 50% battery required to install the update. However, it is best to connect it to the power to avoid problems when installing the update.
Now that you have taken into account the requirements for the update to install correctly, it is time to perform the steps. Just go to Settings> General> Software update. There the new version of iOS 14 or iPad OS 14 will appear. You must click on the button that says 'Download and install' and accept the terms and conditions. Then the system will start to download the new version.
The update time depends on the WiFi connection and Apple servers. The first few days of launch the download is likely to be slower as many users are trying to update their devices.
I still can't see the iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 update
Do you have a compatible iPhone or iPad and the update does not appear? Don't worry, deployment is usually done gradually, so it may take a while for your device to receive the update. However, there is a way to force this new version. It consists of signing up for Apple's beta program. In this way, we will receive the latest update published for beta testers, which is precisely the final version of iOS 14 and iPad OS 14.
The only drawback is that in the coming months we will receive beta updates of the new versions of iOS 14. To unsubscribe from the program it will be necessary to connect the iPhone to iTunes from the PC or Mac and restore to factory settings.
To do this, go to Apple's beta page from your iPhone or iPad and click on the 'Sign up' button. Next, sign in with your Apple ID. Once inside, you must select the operating system you want to install. For example, iOS. Then, in the section that says 'Get Started', click on the link within the phrase 'Enroll your iOS Decide' and allow the download. Finally, go to Settings> Downloaded profiles and select the iOS 14 profile. Click on 'Install'.
Now, if you go to Settings> General> Software update, you will see that the final version of iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 is already available.
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, what are the news?
The new versions arrive with very important changes. For example, the redesigned widgets that can now be docked on the home screen. Or, the ability to write with the Apple Pencil on the iPad and copy or paste that handwritten text. In addition, there are also significant improvements in security and privacy, as well as in the main iOS applications. If you want to know all the news of this new version, click here.
