Chapter13.KeepingtheSystemUptoDate A cell phone is like a computer: Only a well-maintained system will provide a positive user experience. By updating the operating system's software from time to time, you will get new functions and security updates. Apple is well-known for having new functions come out when an update is required. So, it's not just for reasons of security that you should make sure you always have the most up-to-date version of iOS installed on your devices. To update iOS 5 on your iPhone, there are two different approaches. One is via iTunes, and the other method takes place directly on your iPhone. The magic phrase is over-the-air update. In other words, you update via Wi-Fi. UpdatingiOS5 The following sections detail how to update iOS 5. ViaiTunes To get iTunes to look for updates, you need to connect the iPhone to your computer via cable, select it in the area on the left, and click Check for Updates under Summary on the right. iTunes then compares the installed version number with that on the Apple servers and offers you the option to download and install an update (if available). If there is no new version, a message will tell you that your version is up-to-date. If there is an update, follow the instructions to install it. OvertheAirUpdate This function is one of the more significant and helpful innovations in iOS 5. Now you can get films, music, and apps to your iPhone wirelessly via Wi-Fi. So, it makes sense that you can