Apple typically updates our iPhones and iPads automatically and sometimes these updates cause terrible glitches. It is best to turn off automatic updates, so you have a choice to determine if each new update causes problems for others and wait until a more stable version of the software comes up later.
Here’s how to turn off your automatic updates:
1. From the Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Notifications, and then tap your name which appears at the top.
3. Tap iTunes & App Store, and then locate where the screen displays the Updates selection.
4. Move the white circle to the left to disable automatic updates.
To check what iOS version you currently have on your device, do the following:
1. Tap Settings, and then tap General.
2. Tap About, and scroll down to Version, and you will see the current iOS version.
Should you update to the latest version – iOS 11.3.1?
There have been a lot of complaints about glitches with this update with regard to listening to audiobooks, music, Podcasts, and even phone calls. People report the sound stopping or stuttering, then restarting again. For more information about this, see the article about this on the iWorkshop Academy Facebook page. Most people do not experience these issues, but some have reported these inconvenient issues. This actually began with the update before this one, iOS 11.3, which in other ways was a very important update, especially for those with older phones.
Some important new features that came with that update on March 29th include:
*A new Battery Health setting designed to correct the slowed-down processing speed issues and battery drain affecting older iPhones that started with the first 11.0 update.
*A new Health Records feature that can download your encrypted medical records to your device if you are part of 40+ health institutions,
*An augmented reality update that lets certain apps display on your device screen how retail furniture or art will appear in your own space, and more!
If you have an older phone, it can be very helpful to update to the latest version, because it allows you to check your battery health and to turn off a feature that was added last year to slow down older phones.
Once you turn off automatic updates, you can decide when you want to update your devices. You can learn how to manually upgrade your iPhone/iPad version when you choose, back up your phone to iCloud without waiting for the automatic back up at 2.am each day, check battery health, and make sure your upgraded device is operating at peak performance. Here’s how!
To back up your iPhone manually (if you have iOS 11 or later):
Note: If you have iCloud, it automatically backs up late at night, but if you want to back up before you make a change, such as updating your phone, you can do the following steps.
1. From your Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap your name as it shows at the top, and then tap iCloud.
3. Scroll down, and then tap iCloud Backup.
4. Tap Back Up Now.
Note: Make sure your iPhone is plugged into an electrical outlet before you back up.
To Upgrade to a New Version:
1. From your Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap General, and then tap Software Update. If there is a new update, it will display on your screen.
3. Tap Download and Install, and follow the onscreen instructions. The process may take 25 or more minutes.
Note: Make sure your iPhone is plugged into an electrical outlet before you update.
To Check Your Battery Health and Peak Performance (after upgrading to 11.3 or later):
1. From your Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Scroll down, and then tap Battery.
3. Tap Battery Health (Beta) and take a look at your Maximum Capacity and Peak Performance Capability info.
Note: If your battery has a low capacity, it may qualify for replacement at the Apple store for just $29.00. You also can look for the Disable link under Peak Performance Capability if it appears, which when clicked, can speed up your phone. It may not show if your iPhone is already operating at peak performance.
