How do I initiate a software update on my Apple device?

settings software update


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Original Title: Software update in settings

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jul 15, 2026 9:26 PM

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Jul 15, 2026 11:20 PM in response to asadullah86

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


Try the following steps:


NOTE: According to Apple: After a software update is installed for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS and visionOS, it cannot be downgraded to the previous version.


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Thanks again for reaching out. 👍🏼


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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