Apple has released a new update , iOS 12.4 , which promises to bring significant improvements to the News+ experience on your iPhone and iPad, while also adding a new tool for wirelessly transferring data to a new device and fixing the Walkie-Talkie app for Apple Watch.
Let's take a detailed look at how you can download and install the new update. Specifically, we will see the following:
- What's new in iOS
- How to install iOS 12.4 using Software Update on your iPhone or iPad
- How to install iOS 12.4 using iTunes on your Mac or Windows computer
In detail:
What's new in the new update
Apple released iOS 12.4.1 for iPhone and iPad yesterday. This update contains many improvements as well as important security updates , which will fix a bug, which has appeared for the second time in Apple products . This bug allows jailbreaking , which puts devices at risk , since it can install malware .
How to install iOS 12.4 using Software Update on your iPhone or iPad
Installing the new version can be done easily, over-the-air, directly on your device. The process is simple and quick. See the steps below:
- Make sure you have a recent iCloud backup.
- Go to Settings.
- Click General.
- Touch Software Update.
- Click Download and Install.
- Write your password.
- Click I agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Click Agree to confirm.
If you follow the above process, the update will download. If the download doesn't start immediately, you'll see a notification that says, "Preparing to download." After a few minutes, the download will begin.
How to install iOS 12.4 using iTunes on your Mac or Windows computer
Another way to install the update is to use iTunes:
- Make sure you have a recent iTunes backup.
- Go to iTunes on your Mac or Windows computer.
- Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using the USB cable.
- Click on the device icon, located at the top left. This will take you to the device tab.
- Click Check for Update in the Summary window.
- Click Download and Update.
- Click I agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Write password .
