Open Settings
Tap General
Tap Software Update
If the update is downloading, tap Pause Download or Stop Download if available
If the update is already downloaded, tap Delete...
Open Settings
Tap General
Tap Software Update
Tap Automatic Updates
Turn off Download iOS Updates
Turn off Install iOS Updates
Go to Settings
Tap App Store
Turn off App Updates if needed
Go...
Open Settings
Tap General
Tap Software Update
If the update is downloading, tap Pause Download or stop the download if available
If the update is already downloaded, tap...
Open Settings
Tap General
Tap Software Update
If an update is downloading, tap Pause Download or stop the download if available
If an update is installed and waiting,...
Open the Settings app
Tap General
Tap Software Update
Wait for your iPhone to check for updates
Tap Download and Install if an update is available
Enter your passcode...
Check that your iPhone is compatible with iOS 17
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or a computer
Connect to Wi-Fi
Plug your iPhone into power
Open Settings
Tap...
Open the Settings app
Tap Accessibility
Tap Display & Text Size
Turn off Reduce Transparency
Turn off Increase Contrast if needed
Go back to Settings
Tap Wallpaper
Choose a simpler wallpaper...
Open Settings
Tap Wallpaper to change your lock screen and home screen background
Tap Display & Brightness to adjust appearance, text size, and dark mode
Tap Home...
Back up your iPhone or iPad
Open Settings
Tap General
Tap VPN & Device Management
Tap iOS Beta Software Profile
Remove the beta profile if shown
Restart your device
Open Settings
Tap...
Back up your iPhone
Open Apple Beta Software Program
Sign in with your Apple ID
Enroll your device
Go to Settings
Tap General
Tap Software Update
Tap Beta Updates
Select iOS 26...
Enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program with your Apple ID
Back up your iPhone
Open Settings
Tap General
Tap Software Update
Tap Beta Updates
Sign in with your Apple...
Back up your iPhone
Make sure your device is compatible with iOS 18
Sign in with your Apple ID
Enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program
Open Safari...
Back up your iPhone to iCloud or a computer
Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi
Plug your iPhone into power
Open the Settings app
Tap General
Tap Software Update
Tap Download...
Open the Settings app on your iPhone
Tap General
Tap Software Update
If iOS 26 is available for your device, tap Download and Install
Enter your passcode if...
Use the App Store when possible
Use TestFlight for beta apps
Use AltStore to install apps from IPA files
Use Sideloadly to sideload IPA files from a...