Apple iOS 13 to Release Today– Tips to Download, Know the Compatible iOS 13 Devices

After waiting for four long months, Apple is all set to release its iOS 13 operating system to iPhone users worldwide. In India, the latest update will be available at 10:30 pm IST today.

Apple is rolling out updates to the operating systems for both the iPads and Apple Watches at the same time. Some features of the new Watch OS may not be compatible with all device models. The iPad update will work with models dating back to the iPad 2.

The List of Compatible iOS 13 Devices

As emphasised at WWDC 2019, iOS 13 will be available for download on all the iPhone models beginning from the iPhone 6s and the seventh-generation iPod touch. The complete list of compatible iOS 13 devices includes the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, and the seventh-generation iPod touch. The new software version also comes preloaded on the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

How to download and install iOS 13 on iPhone, iPod touch

The easiest way to download and install iOS 13 on your iPhone or iPod touch is by doing from the Settings menu.

1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. This will initiate the process of checking for new updates on your iOS device. Once iOS 13 is available for your device, you'll see a screen to allow you to download the update.

2. Tap Download and Install to start the download process once the iOS 13 update reaches your device.

3. This will start the download process of iOS 13. As Apple doesn't allow iOS downloads over mobile data, you need a Wi-Fi connection to start the download process.

4. Once the download is complete, tap Install to begin the iOS 13 installation on your device.

5. Click Agree when you see Apple's Terms and Conditions concerning the new software package and its features.

Your device will restart once, to complete the installation of iOS 13.