After months of beta testing, iOS 18 has just about landed on the scene. Packed with a ton of exciting features, the latest iteration of iOS is a massive update. Before installing the latest update, you should make sure to perfectly prepare your iPhone so that unexpected hurdles will stay away during installation. On this very note, let’s learn how to get your iPhone ready for iOS 18.
Tips to Get Your iPhone Ready for iOS 18
Believe me, nothing feels more annoying than running into a roadblock when trying to install brand-new software. Having crossed this path a few times, I know what it takes to keep those obstacles at a fair distance.
1. Declutter Your iPhone
To get started, make sure to declutter your iPhone, eliminating all the useless files, photos, videos, songs, and more. If the storage of your iOS device is infested with a lot of redundant files, the software installation might struggle to finish.
- On your iPhone, head into the Settings app -> General -> iPhone Storage -> Take a look at the storage status and find out the apps that have stored maximum data.
- Having inspected the entire list of apps, wipe out the clutter to recover as much space on your iPhone as you can.
2. Update All Apps
Another important thing that you should do beforehand is to update all apps. It will help not only keep issues like apps crashing and freezing away but also make them run smoothly.
- To do so, launch the App Store on your iPhone -> Today tab -> your profile -> Scroll down to view the list of apps and then update them all.
3. Force Reset Your iPhone
There is a lot to like about the “Hard Reset”. For one, it works efficiently in cleaning up the temporary files which often proves to be very effective in getting rid of the miscellaneous issues. Therefore, I would suggest you force reset your iPhone to get rid of the random software glitches in advance.
4. Make an Encrypted iPhone Backup
It’s always a good idea to make an encrypted backup of your iPhone before installing beta software or a new update. With the latest update available, you can recover the accidentally lost data or downgrade to iOS 17 without much pain – if ever the need arrives to do so.
Make an Encrypted iPhone Backup on Mac
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac with the help of a compatible USB cable -> Launch Finder -> Select your iPhone in the left sidebar.
- Check the box for Encrypt Local Backup -> Create a password and confirm.
- Then, go through the backup procedure.
Make an Encrypted iPhone Backup on the Windows PC
Backing up an iPhone on a Windows PC is as straightforward as it can be, provided you have the latest version of iTunes installed on the computer. If iTunes is not updated on your computer, launch the Microsoft Storage app -> Library tab -> Scroll down to find iTunes and then update it.
- After that, connect your iPhone to your Windows device -> launch iTunes -> select your iPhone -> Tick the box for “Encrypt Local Backup” -> enter a password and confirm.
5. Download and Install iOS 18 on your iPhone
Having taken care of all the important requirements, ensure that your iPhone is connected to a strong and stable Wi-Fi network as well. If you have sufficient cellular data, you can also use it to install the update on your device.
- Head into the Settings app -> General -> Software Update -> download and install the update. When prompted, be sure to agree to Apple’s licensing terms and conditions.
There you have it! So, these are the best ways to prepare your iPhone for iOS 18 installation. Hopefully, you will now be able to breeze through the whole process without facing any glitch whatsoever.
