Getting Updates

To update the firmware on your iPhone, you need to use iTunes. The first time you follow these steps, iTunes may ask you to register your iPhone. After following this registration process, you won't see the registration screen again.

To update your iPhone firmware, follow these steps:

  1. Open iTunes on your computer.

  2. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

  3. Plug your iPhone into your computer using the USB cable that came with your phone. The iTunes window displays your iPhone under the DEVICES category in the left pane, as shown in Figure 8-1.

    Note

    Depending on what's installed on your computer, programs such as iPhoto, Image Capture, and Adobe Photoshop Elements may try to access pictures, video, or music stored on your iPhone. ...

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