It's here!
iOS 8, the biggest iOS release ever, is now available.
If you've not yet upgraded your iOS device - there's no time like the present.
Here are our tips to make sure you stay ahead of the crowd:
Make sure your device is compatible
You may assume your current OS device will run on the new software but beware, iOS 8 drops support for the iPhone 4.
It will support iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPad 2, 3rd and 4th-generation iPad, iPad Air, 5th-generation iPod Touch, iPad Mini, and iPad Mini with Retina display.
And of course iPhone 6 comes preloaded – coming soon to Virgin Media on September 19th.
Free up storage space
iOS 7 was around 700MB. Assuming it’s similar in size, you’ll probably need to make sure you have 3GB of free space which gives the device enough space to carry out it’s install once the software update is complete.
Apple will warn you before the update begins if you don't have enough space. But we reckon you’ll want to get iOS 8 on your device right away, so make sure you free up that space ahead of the rest!
Run the latest version of iOS 7
iOS devices usually require the latest version of the previous OS to update to the newest. This means if your iPhone is running iOS 7.0 it might not be upgradable to iOS 8. You’ll need to install the absolute latest iOS 7 (which is currently iOS 7.1.2) on your device. To make sure you’re running the latest version of iOS 7 on your device before you upgrade to iOS 8 go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Update your apps
Now is a great time to hit the Update All button in App Store. Developers around the world are frantically updating their apps to ensure they’re ready for all iOS8 has to offer. There may be little improvements that will help the transition or they might even have optimised apps in advance. You can check out our update to TV Anywhere, with a new look and feel. Which is available to download now ready for iOS8. Meaning you won’t have to download more updates during the rush.
Back up your device
We doubt anything would go wrong but always advise you back up your device before a major update, just in case – you’ll know your data is safe.
Pick the right time
Last year we saw a range of download times for the update and expect increased demand across the world. We recommend, where possible, the update is carried out off peak – when less people are online. Like after midnight, through to early morning. Making sure you’re relatively close to your hub will help speed things up too.
If you do manage to download iOS8 nice and early - we'd love to know your first impressions and welcome any other tips you'd like to share...
