iOS 14.5 is available: how to update?

Version 14.5 of iOS has been in testing for several weeks now. It is now available forall iPhones that can benefit from iOS 14. For iPadOS, it's the same, version 14.5 is available forcompatible tablets. Finally, tvOS and watchOS benefit from the new versions 14.5 and 7.4 respectively.

To know the contributions of iOS/iPadOS 14.5,see this article.

How to update your iOS device to version 14.5?

It is very easy to update your iOS device. However, no one is safe from problems during the procedure. This is why it is necessaryalways remember to make a backup of the devicebefore installing a new OS. The backup can be done via iCloud or through iTunes,as explained here.

Then, you must install the new version of the OS. For those who have installed the 14.5 beta and want to force update back to the public version of iOS 14.5,see here how to proceed. For all users who have not installed the beta,see herehow to update OTA (without iTunes) or via iTunes.

What about watchOS 7.4?

To update the watch,follow the same procedure as described here.

Without forgetting tvOS 14.5

On Apple TV, to update tvOS, you must go toSettings > System > Software updates. Then select “Update Software”.

Notice to users who have updated their iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Apple Watch, do not hesitate to share your experience and in particular mention any problem encountered.

Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.