Apple confirms release date for iOS 18 and the rest their operating systems and you are definitely looking forward to trying it on your iPhone. However, I will suggest a series of steps that you should follow before you attempt to download it. iPhone is ready to receive iOS 18.

We already know that iOS 18 has many great new features, such as new customization of the home screen, a revamped Control Center, or improvements to the Photos or Messages app. But first of all, Your iPhone should be ready so nothing fails.

• When will iOS 18 be released?
• Is my iPhone compatible with iOS 18?
• Backup iPhone
  • Backup iPhone from iCloud
  • Backup iPhone from computer
• Does my iPhone have enough space to install iOS 18?
• Update apps

I have already installed iOS 18 on iPhone and these are some features that I liked and that Apple did not comment on in its presentation pic.twitter.com/x6TTmKKqGK

— Angel Roca (@angelr191) June 10, 2024

When will iOS 18 be released?

Following the iPhone 16 launch, Apple confirmed the release date of iOS 18. Next Monday, September 16, iOS 18 will be officially released worldwide. Apple also releases the update at exactly the same time every year:

• Spain (Peninsula): 19:00
• Spain (Canary Islands): 18:00
• US East Coast: 1:00 p.m.
• Cupertino: 10:00.
• Costa Rica: 11:00.
• Panama: 12:00
• Mexico: 12:00
• Colombia: 12:00
• Ecuador: 12:00
• Venezuela: 13:00
• Chile: 14:00
• Uruguay: 14:00
• Argentina: 14:00

Is my iPhone compatible with iOS 18?

In order to install the new operating system, we need to have an iPhone compatible with iOS 18. In this case, although it is easy, there is no deficiency because All iPhones that can run iOS 17 will be able to update to iOS 18Here is the full list:

• iPhone 15 Pro Max.
• iPhone 15 Pro.
• iPhone 15 Plus.
• iPhone 15.
• iPhone 14 Pro Max.
• iPhone 14 Pro.
• iPhone 14 Plus.
• iPhone 14.
• iPhone 13 Pro Max.
• iPhone 13 Pro.
• iPhone 13.
• iPhone 13 mini.
• iPhone SE 2022.
• iPhone 12 Pro Max.
• iPhone 12 Pro.
• iPhone 12.
• iPhone 12 mini.
• iPhone SE 2020.
• iPhone 11.
• iPhone 11 Pro.
• iPhone 11 Pro Max.
• iPhone XS.
• iPhone XS Max.
• iPhone XR.

Backup iPhone

This is very useful before installing a major update. This way, in case there is an error in the update, We will not lose our informationIt is not common for errors to occur, but they can happen.

Backup iPhone from iCloud

The most convenient option to create a copy Your iPhone is secured by iCloudbut you will need to have enough space for this. To do this, follow these steps:

1. To enter Settings And User Profile.
2. Tap on it now On iCloud and then Backup.
3. You can see when the last iPhone backup was made.
4. If it is too old, click Backup now.

Backup iPhone from computer

If you don’t have space in iCloud, you’ll need to use your Mac or Windows PC to make the backup. Here are the steps:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and unlock it.
2. Click here Trust this computer if necessary.
3. Enter Finder On your Mac or on iTunes On Windows.
4. Select your iPhone in the left sidebar.
5. In the section BackupsClick Backup all iPhone data to this Mac/computer.
6. Click here Apply.
7. Click here Backup now.

Does my iPhone have enough space to install iOS 18?

iOS 18 is a hefty update that can: It takes up between 7 and 8 GB of storage space that should be on the iPhoneIt is true that iPhone automatically deletes apps to download iOS 18 and after installation, it deletes these files and reinstalls the apps.

But it is always interesting to have this space already available on the iPhone to avoid problems. Here are some tips to free up space on your iPhone:

• To enter Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see how much space you have and which apps are taking up the most space.
• To enter Settings > Storage & data > Manage storage and delete content that takes up too much space.
• Optimize photo storage Settings > Photos > Optimize storage.
• Delete apps you don’t use.

Update apps

There is one more interesting thing you can do to prepare your iPhone for iOS 18. apps that don’t work properly on the new operating system or add special functionality unless you update themIn the days leading up to a major update, almost all major apps are updated.

To update apps and games on your iPhone, go to: App StoreTap the top right corner on your profile, scroll down to reload the page, and then tap . Update allThis way you will update all apps prior to iOS 18.

This Everything we recommend you do on your iPhone before installing iOS 18A new operating system that brings many new features and new functions, which is highly recommended to be installed from day one.

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