Introduction
iOS 13, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, is packed with new features and improvements that make your iPhone experience even better. But before you can enjoy all that the new software has to offer, you need to install it first. If you have an iPhone 6, you may be wondering how to go about upgrading to the latest version of iOS. This guide will walk you through the process step by step, so you can easily upgrade your iPhone 6 to iOS 13 without any hiccups.
Before You Begin
Before you start the upgrade process, it’s important to make sure that your iPhone is eligible for the update. The first thing to check is whether or not you have a compatible device. If you are unsure, visit Apple’s website and look up your iPhone model to see if it’s on the list of compatible devices.
Once you know that your iPhone 6 is eligible for the update, you should also make sure that you have enough storage space to install the new software. iOS 13 requires at least 8GB of available storage space to complete the upgrade process. You can check your current storage space by going to Settings > About iPhone > Storage on your device.
If you don’t have enough storage space, you may need to delete some files or apps to free up enough room. You can also use Apple’s iCloud backup feature to save your data in the cloud and free up more storage space on your device.
How to Upgrade Your iPhone 6 to iOS 13
Now that you know that your iPhone 6 is eligible for the update and you have enough storage space, it’s time to start the upgrade process. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Backup Your Data
Before you start the upgrade process, it’s a good idea to backup all of your data to your computer or to iCloud. This will ensure that you don’t lose any important information during the update process.
To backup your data to your computer, connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable and open iTunes on your Mac. Then, select your iPhone from the list of devices in iTunes and click on the Backup button. Make sure that you have selected the correct backup options before backing up your data.
To backup your data to iCloud, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup on your iPhone. Then, make sure that iCloud is turned on and that you are signed in with your Apple ID. You can also select the type of data that you want to backup to iCloud by going to Settings > iCloud > Select Data.
Step 2: Check for OTA Updates
Before starting the update process, it’s a good idea to check if there are any over-the-air (OTA) updates available for your iPhone 6. OTA updates are software updates that can be downloaded and installed directly on your device without having to connect it to a computer or backup your data.
To check for OTA updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone. If there is an update available, you will see a notification with the latest version number. Simply tap on the Download button to download the update and follow the prompts to install it.
If there isn’t an update available, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Update via iTunes
If there isn’t an OTA update available for your iPhone 6, you can use iTunes on your Mac to update your device to iOS 13. Here are the steps to follow:
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable and open iTunes on your Mac.
- Select your iPhone from the list of devices in iTunes
- Click on the “Check for Update” button