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Key Points Before Upgrading to iOS 10.3 for iPhone and iPad.
1. Check if your device is supported by iOS 10.3.
This is the first thing to do before deciding to upgrade your device to iOS 10.3. As mentioned earlier, in the iOS 10.3 version, devices reject 32-bit applications and indicate support only for 64-bit in the future. This implies that iPhone 5, 5C, and iPad 4 and earlier models will no longer be suitable for new applications.
2. Ensure free memory space.
With a substantial size, the iOS 10.3 update poses a significant challenge for iPhones with limited memory, especially the 16GB models. Users are advised to allocate at least 5GB of storage to prepare for the upgrade to iOS 10.3.
Therefore, it is advisable to take some actions to free up space on your device. You can delete unused apps, transfer photos to iCloud or other cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive. Alternatively, you can move data to your computer if you don't want to delete them.
3. Back up data on iTunes before upgrading.
If you have a substantial amount of data on your device and are reluctant to install or move them, creating a backup of the device is a prudent step. Almost every iDevice user has experienced the 'Apple hang,' so creating a backup before upgrading to iOS 10.3 is a wise move.
In case the iOS 10.3 operating system update encounters glitches, users are likely to face difficulties restoring data from the iCloud backup. Therefore, to preempt any disruptions or issues during the upgrade to iOS 10.3 for various reasons, users are advised to back up all data on iTunes before updating.
4. Remember your iCloud password.
With each new iOS version update, the process is user-friendly. All you need to do is check the version, click update, and let the device automatically upgrade to the latest version for you. Upon agreeing to the update, you'll need to log back in with your Apple ID account. Therefore, it's best to double-check and remember the Apple password you're using.
If you don't have an iCloud account, sign up for iCloud to create your account. Registering for iCloud is quite straightforward. After successfully registering for iCloud, back up your iPhone or iPad data to iCloud to free up phone storage space.
5. Back up your Apple Watch.
If you're using an Apple Watch, it's advisable to back up your data when updating to a new version.
6. Ensure the device is plugged in during the upgrade.
Nobody wants to upgrade the operating system when their iPhone or iPad has less than 30% battery. During updates, Apple always recommends users to charge the battery to at least 50% or keep it plugged in during the update process.
7. Time the update wisely.
The time it takes to download the update file and complete the update process can be quite lengthy. Therefore, update when you have free time and are not engaged in other tasks that require using your iPhone during that period.
8. Make informed decisions.
Note that if you've already upgraded to the latest iOS version, subsequent minor updates only improve performance and battery life without adding new features. Many people rush to upgrade and then frantically search for ways to revert to the previous version they found more stable. Therefore, consider carefully before updating older devices; wait for others to upgrade first, and then decide whether to upgrade to the latest iOS.
Here are all the things that Mytour wants you to consider before upgrading to iOS 10.3 for your iPhone or iPad. In addition to the 8 tips we've mentioned, if you have concerns about upgrading to iOS 10.3 after using it for a while and feeling dissatisfied, you can revert to the previous version. With the trick of downgrading from iOS 10.3 to iOS 10.2.1 that Mytour guides in the previous article, you can confidently upgrade to iOS 10.3 for your iPhone or iPad to try out and experience the new features.
