We suggested making an Unencrypted backup, so select “ Don't Encrypt” at the next prompt.īackup should commence and progress can be seen by watching the blue bar.Ĭonfirm by checking the time and date of the “ Latest Backup“, ensure this is a few moments ago, else repeat the process. with enough free space, select “ Backup Now” to make a full copy of all your iPhone/iPad data to your Windows 10 PC/Laptop.

If less than 1.1 GB available, you will need to delete some files or programs in order to proceed IOS 10 needs 1.1 GB Free for the installation. With iTunes updated, iTunes will launch, select the iPhone/iPad symbol If iTunes is still open during the update, you maybe prompted to close. Latest version of iTunes will be downloaded via the Apple Software updater Upon starting iTunes it will check to see if any updates are required, if prompted, update to the latest version. ITunes and Windows 10 may require confirmation that they trust each other before you can proceed. To, backup and update your iPhone/iPad using iTunes, you must be running version 12.5.1 or later, so follow prompts and allow installation. If this happens, you will need to select iTunes from the Start menuĭon't have iTunes? Download iTunes for Windows here. Connect iPhone/iPad to your Windows 10 PC/Laptopĭepending on how you have Windows 10 configured, on plugging in your device iTunes may launch automatically or Windows picture importer may start (see below) Updating and backing up via Apple iTunes is strongly recommended. you are in danger of wiping all the data from your iPhone or iPad.

We recommend doing this using your charger cable connecting your iPhone/iPad to your Windows 10 PC or Laptop via a USB port rather than an iCloud backup. However, unlike previous updates, this one is particularly large and even Apple do not advise making the change before backing up your iPhone or iPad first. Windows 10 – How to update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 10Īpple's latest iOS update has just come available as on 13th September 2016, featuring a huge amount of new features and fixes.

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