Apple today released iOS 9.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, which includes several new features and improvements.
IOS 9.3 compatible
The latest iOS 9.3 update is available as a free update for the following iOS devices:
- iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone SE and iPhone 4s
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2 , iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, and iPad 2
- iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini 1
- iPod Touch 6th generation, iPod Touch 5th generation
Backup:
It's never a bad idea to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch before updating their iOS software.
You can back up your iOS device using iTunes or iCloud.
How to install iOS 9.3 update wirelessly (over the air OTA):
Before you start downloading, please connect your deviceto the charger to charge it. The download and installation may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the load on Apple's servers and your Internet connection. You can also connect your iPhone to a local WiFi network to update iOS for free without using mobile data.
Once you are connected to the Wi-Fi network, openSettingsand click onBasic> Software Update. iOS will automatically check for updates and let you know that a software update is available.
Note:If you are jailbroken, you need to install the update using iTunes, since OTA updates, as you know, can cause problems.
Click Download to download the update.Wait for the download to complete and then click Install to install the update. Your iPhone or iPad will download the update and notify you when it's ready. Return toSettings> Basic> Software Update, and then click Install to install the downloaded iOS update file.
How to install iOS 9.3 update using iTunes:
If you haven't received the iOS 9 update.3 over the air (OTA) as mentioned above, then you can download iOS 9.3 from the official source (links provided below) and use iTunes to manually update your iOS device. Also, installing the update using iTunes can come in handy if you don't have enough space on your device to update via OTA.
Before connecting your device, make sure you are using the latest version of iTunes. Click on iTunes or Help in the menu bar, and then click on Updates.
After checking the version of iTunes, proceed to the following steps:
Step 1:Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. Wait for iTunes to open on your computer, or launch it manually to open and connect to your device.
Step 2:Click the device button to the left of the iTunes Store button, in the top right corner of iTunes.
Step 3:Click on "Update" directly, without holding down Option or the Shift key. If the iOS 9.3 update is available, it will automatically download and begin updating your device to iOS 9.3.
Step 5:Skip this step if everything went well in the previous steps.
Download the iOS firmware file for your device from this page for the corresponding device [File size ranges from 1.5 GB to 2.0 GB depending on your device]:
Download links for iOS 9.3
Note:If you download the firmware file using Safari, then make sure that the automatic extraction feature is disabled or use Chrome or Firefox.
Check the back of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to find your model number and download the file from the appropriate link.
Download links for iOS 9.3
Step 6:You will receive a pop-up message informing you that iTunes will update your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with iOS 9.3.
Step 7:Check out what's new in the iOS 9.3 release. Click on the buttonFurther. Then clickI agree.
Step 8:iTunes will start downloading the firmware file (this ismay take a long time depending on your internet connection). Once the file is downloaded, it will process the firmware file, extract the software, prepare the device for the update, and install it.
Step 9:Do not turn off the device untilthe update will not complete. This may take a few minutes. Your device will be updated to iOS 9.3 and will reboot once or twice during the update process.
Troubleshooting
If you're getting errors when trying to install iOS 9.3, try these tips:
➤It isn’t possible to activate iPhone or iPad after updating to iOS 9.3? Solution to the problem
➤Apple has released a new build of iOS 9.3 for iPad 2, which fixes an activation error
➤How to fix errors when restoring or updating an iPhone or iPad