How to Update iPhone Wirelessly

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How to Update iPhone Wirelessly

With iOS 5 software updates can be done over the air! It usually takes about 5 mins to install an operating system update without connecting to iTunes or a computer!! 📱👍

Gregory Sargent

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When you see a red numerical notification badge in the top right corner of the Settings app, it means there's are new software updates.

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Launch the Settings app and tap on General.

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Tap on Software Update.

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Tap on Install Now. (If you have jailbroken your iPhone, OTA updates may not be possible without downloading and installing 3rd party software)

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Agree to the terms (who actually reads these things anyway).

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iPhone will then communicate to Apple to ensure the packets are approved and ready to go.

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Now sit back and grab a sandwich as your iPhone updates and installs!

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That's it! I hope this guide was helpful! Check out my other iOS & Mac guides here on Snapguide or on my website www.gksargent.com/blog. Connect with me on Facebook & Twitter! -Greg 😏

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Hi, I'm Greg! I am a full time CIS student, Web Developer, Photographer and social media marketing guru.

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Matthew I tried to search how to get free music on iTunes but it doesnt pop up

Diamond Thompson 10 months ago

Awesome but wats the big picuture

Diamond Thompson 10 months ago

Yeah plug it into the wall charger and start updating!😉 can't wait for the iPhone to get a wireless inductive charging station!!

Gregory Sargent (author) 10 months ago

Nvm it says I need to have 50percent of battery

Diamond Thompson 10 months ago

I think mine is jail broken

Diamond Thompson 10 months ago

You are welcome! =)

Gregory Sargent (author) 10 months ago

Thank you for this guide!!

Ch Ristine 10 months ago

Ok thanks!!

Kelly 📶👀 10 months ago

@Matthew yes I've done that before and it works pretty well. Get all your music in quick though YouTube is working on a way to squash this.

Gregory Sargent (author) 10 months ago

Yes there are jailbreaks already for the upcoming iOS 6 as well as all releases of ios 5. But after jail breaking you can no longer update OTA. (As far as I know)

Gregory Sargent (author) 10 months ago

If I update my 4s is there a jailbreak?

Kelly 📶👀 10 months ago

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