this is how you install the update

iOS 15 can be downloaded tonight at 7 p.m., along with iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8. Prepare your Apple devices now, so you can immediately install the latest update.

1. Prepare iOS 15: Check Support

Every year, Apple releases a major update for iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. This evening at 7 p.m. (September 20) it’s that time again and you can get started with iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8. The update may come a little later (which happened last year). Then you have to be patient a little longer, but usually that is not the case.

In this article we give you several useful tips so that you can download the updates quickly and safely. We’ll start with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.

The first step in preparing for iPadOS 15 and iOS 15 is to check whether your iPhone or iPad is getting an update to version 15. Fortunately, we have good news, because iOS 15 runs on all devices that now have iOS 14. As a result, the vast majority of all users will soon be able to get started with the new features.

These iPhones have iOS 15 support:

Do you have an iPad? Below you will see a list of all tablets that will be updated to iPadOS 15.

These iPads have iPadOS 15 support:

2. Free up enough space

To update iOS 15, you need enough free space on your iPhone. Of course, this also applies to your iPad. Although it is not yet completely clear how big the updates are, it is good to keep a few GBs free. Then you can be sure that you will not run into any problems and that you can download iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 effortlessly.

Do you have enough free space? Good! Although it is always good to take a critical look at all the apps, photos and other files that are on your iPhone and iPad. With our handy tips and video, freeing up space on your iPhone and iPad is easy.

3. Back up your iPhone or iPad

Have you cleaned up your iPhone and iPad? Doing well! Now it’s time for the most important step: creating a backup. It is very important not to forget this, as this will ensure that no important data is lost during the update. By making a digital copy of your iPhone and iPad, you’ll always have something to fall back on when the update doesn’t go quite as planned.

Major updates to iOS and iPadOS occasionally cause crashes. In that case, restoring and restoring from a backup is often the only solution. So take the certain of the uncertain and back up your iPhone and iPad.

4. Make sure your iPhone and iPad are sufficiently charged

Also check how much percent the battery of your iPhone or iPad is charged. If you are below fifty percent, you must first charge the phone or tablet. Therefore, connect your iPhone or iPad to the power in advance when you are going to perform the update.

5. Download our iPhoned app and get notified when the update is available

As soon as iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 become available tonight, we’ll send a notification to all users of our iPhoned app. So download our free app and be the first to know when the update is available!

Prepare for watchOS 8

Apple Watch users will also get a major update with new features tonight with watchOS 8. It is smart for owners of the watch to check a few things before updating. Below we give some useful tips.

1. Does your Apple Watch support the watchOS 8 update?

As with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, not all versions of the Apple Watch will update to the latest update. However, if you have a fairly recent smartwatch, you will soon be able to get started with watchOS 8. These Watch models are supported:

2. Backup and Update iOS

Even with major Apple Watch updates, it is very important to make a backup beforehand. To learn how to do this, check out our tips on creating and restoring an Apple Watch backup.

In addition, you need the latest version of iOS to install watchOS 8. So make sure to update your iPhone to iOS 15 first tonight and then get started with the installation of watchOS 8.

3. Charge, clean up and install

Also very important: make sure your Apple Watch is sufficiently charged. Your watch must be at least fifty percent full before you can install watchOS 8. So put the smartwatch on the charger beforehand.

Also, take some time to clean up your apps on your Apple Watch so you can start fresh with watchOS 8. To install watchOS 8 once the update is available, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone . Then tap on the ‘My Watch’ tab. Then choose ‘General > Software Update’.

Stay informed

As soon as the major iOS, iPadOS and watchOS updates are available, you will of course read about it iPhoned. Keep an eye on our website or take a look at the iPhoned app tonight. Until then, check out our iOS 15 video, where we’ll update you on the latest update in a few minutes.