Click on "Update" if i Tunes determines that you are running an outdated operating system.Wait for the update to complete before unplugging your i Phone -- the message field at the top of i Tunes lets you know when the sync is complete. Lara Webster has been writing professionally since 2009.Apple's software updates tweak features, fix bugs and generally just make the operating system run a bit smoother.The company frequently releases these software updates, and though most of them don't alter the OS significantly, they make subtle improvements to the user experience and battery life.

If you have set up an i Cloud account on your i Phone, updates can be set up to happen automatically, or you can use a physical connection to a computer to update the i OS.The reason to update, however, is two key security improvements: stronger pass codes and additional security for logging in. Like desktops and laptops, smartphones are vulnerable to all sorts of hacks.As an enticement, it works with any i Phone or i Pad made in the last three years. Nearly all devices powered by Google's Android software, for example, could be taken over by hackers who send a simple text message.Her work has been featured on Relationships in the Raw, The Nursery Book, Spark Trust and several travel-related websites.Webster holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in mass communication and media studies, both from San Diego State University.Your i Phone requires i OS firmware updates from Apple every once in a while to fix problems, add new features and plug security holes. Select the name of your i Phone in DEVICES on the left menu in the i Tunes window. Click the Check for Update button under Version on the main screen. A dialog box will appear if a new firmware version is available asking if you wish to download the update and/or install. To install the latest firmware click Download and Install. Follow the dialog box instructions to complete the installation process on your i Phone.To update the operating system on your i Phone to the latest release, follow these instructions: 1. i OS 5 and later can be updated over-the-air (OTA) directly on the i Phone, without a computer.