iOS 18 is coming Sept. 16, so make sure your iPhone is ready by making the correct type of backup to ensure a smooth transition.
iOS 18 is coming Sept. 16, so make sure your iPhone is ready by making the correct type of backup to ensure a smooth transition.
If you own an iPhone going all the way back to the iPhone XR, you will soon be able to install the latest version of iOS 18. Along with announcing the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models at its September event, Apple marked Sept. 16 — Monday — as the official drop for the release version of iOS 18. That means now is the time to prepare your current phone, whether you’re upgrading its software or replacing it in favor of a new iPhone 16. And for that you need a good backup of your data.
But not just any backup — you want a specific kind of backup that will make your life much easier in the unlikely event you need to return to iOS 17. With this solid backup in place, you will feel more secure when using new iOS 18 features such as text message improvements, enhancements in Apple Maps and mirroring your iPhone from a Mac in MacOS Sequoia.
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You’re probably accustomed to using iCloud Backup to maintain a regular fallback for your data.
