Open the Settings app
The first step in your update journey is to open the Settings app – that’s the app icon with a mechanical cog wheel if you’re unfamiliar.
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Tap General
From the main Settings menu, scroll down until you find the General section. Tap it to continue.
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At the top of the General settings menu, you should see a section called Software Update. Tap that.
Tap Software Update
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Tap Download and Install
As long as you’ve got an active internet connection, you should be prompted to install the iOS 17 update in this menu. It’ll give you a brief overview of the update with a download and install button underneath – tap it to initiate the download. Updates usually only take a few minutes to download and a little longer to process, but during big updates like iOS 17, Apple’s servers take a bit of a hammering, and the download process can take longer than usual.
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Once you initiate the download, you’ll have to agree to Apple’s Terms and Conditions. Tap Accept, and then tap Accept again on the pop-up window.
Accept Terms and Conditions
Confirm Installation
Once the download is complete and the file has been processed, you’ll see an on-screen prompt letting you know that the update is about to be installed. Tap OK or simply leave your iPhone alone to let the update install. During the process, your iPhone might turn off and on a few times, but don’t worry; this is completely normal. Once it reboots, you’re ready to take advantage of all the new features available in iOS 17.
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