More advanced users can also update to the latest versions by using IPSW firmware files, which are available to download directly from Apple by using the links further below. Optionally, users can choose to install iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 through iTunes or Finder with a computer. Once completed, the device will start back up into a splash screen and review a few settings before being able to use the device as usual. Installing iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 requires the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to reboot.

Choose to “Download and Install” as “iOS 14” or “iPadOS 14” shows as an available update.

Failure to backup the device could result in data loss.

It’s important to backup the device to iCloud, iTunes, or Finder before beginning any system software update. How to Download & Update to iOS 14 & iPadOS 14 Interested users can get the updates now on any iPhone compatible with iOS 14 and iPad compatible with iPadOS 14.

Separately, watchOS 7 and tvOS 14 are also available to download for Apple Watch and Apple TV users. Many new features are included with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, including the ability to add widgets to the iPhone home screen, an App Library feature for simpler app management, instant foreign language translation functionality, new capabilities for Messages, improvements to Safari, new sorting and view modes for Photos, amidst many other smaller features and improvements to the mobile operating systems.

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