How to Install the iOS 6 Software Update

Why would you need to update?

Well, features. For instance, If you still have the iOS4, you might want to add the iMessage.

iOS 6 software update released on september 19th. Works for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, The new iPad, iPad 2 and iPod touch 4th generation. iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) come with iOS 6 pre-installed.

You can upgrade to ios 6 via IDevice or install the update over the Air via iTunes.

Steps for IDevice method upgrade.

1. Connectivity

Ensure your device is powered and connected to a Wi-Fi network.

2. Back up.

First of, back up your device. You can use Apple's Icloud service or better use Itunes(make sure to install latest version). Simply hook up your Idevice to your Mac/PC and use the Back Up function.

3. Download iOS 6 Software Update

Download IOS 6 direcly from your phone(Settings/General/Software Update/IOS 6). After the download has completed tap Install to update your iOS. Your Iphone/Ipad will automatically restart after installation.

Instructions for updating over the Air via iTunes.

You can update by plugging your device to itunes.

1. Open iTunes and connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, to your computer(Mac or Windows PC).

2. After iTunes opens, select your device when it appears in iTunes under Devices. If your device isn't automatically selected in iTunes, on the left hand side of Itunes, look for the Devices list, click on your Idevice and hit the Check for Update button..Otherwise you will automatically be promoted for download/Update.

3.If necessary, restore your device from backup and sync with iTunes. You can restore from backup or simply use option-select (or shift-select on Windows) on the update button instead of restore.

This update Works for:

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4 (GSM)

iPhone 4 (CDMA)

iPhone 3GS

iPad (3rd Generation) with Wi-Fi

iPad (3rd Generation) with Wi-Fi and Cellular (AT&T)

iPad (3rd Generation) with Wi-Fi and Cellular (Verizon)

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi Only

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi (Rev. A)

iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 3G (GSM)iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 3G (CDMA)

iPod touch (4th Generation)

How To Install iOS 6 Update on the iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPod Touch 4G.