How to update to iOS 15

Published , by Donovan Erskine

Following its special event earlier this month, Apple has released iOS 15, the newest operating software update for iPhones. It adds several quality of life changes, while also squashing some bugs found in the previous update. Let’s dive into how to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 15.

How to update to iOS 15

Here are the steps you need to take in order to update your iPhone to iOS 15:

When you’re on the download screen, you can read the full, extensive patch notes for iOS 15. In addition to audio and video enhancements for FaceTime, iOS 15 also adds a redesign to notifications and addresses several bugs. Make sure you’re comfortable with all of the changes and the Terms of Service, as there is no simple way to revert the update once it’s been executed. The iOS 15 update requires 3.24 GB of free space.

iOS 15 is available for most iPhones, but not all. Here is the official list of Apple devices compatible with iOS 15:


Any older devices, or ones not included in that list will not be compatible with the iOS 15 update. Now that you know how to update your iPhone to iOS 15, you’re ready to jump in and discover everything that’s been newly added. For more on Apple and its family of products, we’ve got you taken care of here on Shacknews.