If you want to install Apple’s new iOS 15.7.1 update, there are some steps you should take before moving your iPhone from iOS 14 to iOS 15 or your current version of iOS 15 to iOS 15.7.1.
Apple’s pushed a new iOS 15.7.1 update to iPhone users and it’s available to download right now. The software brings some important changes to iPhone models still running iOS 15 and devices that weren’t eligible for iOS 16.
If your iPhone is currently running iOS 15.7, you get the shortest change log and the smallest download. If you’re moving from an older version of iOS, your iOS 15.7.1 update will be more substantial. That’s because the changes from the iOS updates you skipped are baked into your upgrade.
iOS 15.7.1 is an important upgrade and most iPhone users should install the software in the near future. That being said, it’s difficult to predict how Apple’s new software will impact your iPhone’s performance.
While some of you could see a boost to your iPhone’s performance, others will run into frustrating bugs and performance issues. And this is precisely why it’s important to do some prep work before you start the installation. A little work ahead of time could help you avoid serious problems.
If you notice bugs or performance on iOS 15.7.1, note that you can downgrade your iPhone’s software. Apple is currently signing on iOS 15.7 which means you can drop back down in an effort to improve your device’s performance.
Apple isn’t signing on older versions of iOS. So if you’re having a good experience on iOS 15.6.1, iOS 15.6, or older software, moving your phone to iOS 15.7.1 is a big deal. Once you make the move, there’s no going back.
With that in mind, we want to help you prepare for the transition from iOS 14 to iOS 15 or your current version of iOS 15 to iOS 15.7.1. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process we use before we tap install.
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This step is extremely important. If you don’t have a ton of time to devote to the pre-installation process, make sure you do this. A lot of you already know how to properly backup your iPhone’s data (photos, videos, etc), but if you’re unsure, we’ve got you covered. Some of you will want to backup using Apple’s iCloud service. It’s an easy way to ensure your important files are safe. If you’re unfamiliar with the iCloud backup process, you’ll want to check out Apple’s guide. If you don’t want to use iCloud, you can backup your files using iTunes. If you’re running macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur or macOS Catalina, you’ll need to use Finder, not iTunes. If you store a lot of data on your iPhone, the backup process could take awhile to complete so you’ll need to remain patient. Data loss issues are fairly rare, but don’t take your chances. |
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