How to install iOS 26 on your iPhone mobile .. after official launch – ryan

The iOS 26 update is now available for IPHONE devices, along with the iPados 26 and MacOS Tahoe systems. This main update was presented for iPhone, iPad and Mac at the World Apple Conference of developers (WWDC 2025) in May.

The new operating system provides the new Liquid Glass technology from the technology giant, new features of the lock screen, upgrades for current features, and new Apple Intelligence features supported by artificial intelligence, checking qualified devices and how to download and install the update.

IOS 26 update: qualified devices

Both iPhone 17 and iPhone Air will work with iOS 26 immediately, and these phones will be offered for sale on September 19, in addition, the following iPhone will receive iOS 26 update via antenna update (OTA):

  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16 series
  • iPhone 15 series
  • iPhone 14 series
  • IPhone SE (2022)
  • iPhone 13 series
  • iPhone 12 series
  • iPhone 11 series

How to download and install iOS 26 update

  • Open the settings app on the iPhone.
  • Go to “General”> “Program Update”.
  • The iPhone will automatically achieve any suspended updates.
  • Click “Download and Install”.
  • Wait for the iOS 26 update to be installed, and the iPhone will be reinforced.

Ipados 26 update: qualified devices

The iPados 26 is currently available for the following devices:

  • iPad Pro (M4)
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inches (third generation and above)
  • iPad Pro 11 inch (first generation and above)
  • iPad Air (third generation and above, including M2 and M3)
  • IPAD (Eighth Generation and Over, including A16)
  • iPad mini (fifth generation and above, including A17 Pro)

How to download and install the iPados 26 update

  • Open the settings app on the iPad.
  • Go to “General”> “Program Update”.
  • The iPad will automatically search for any suspended updates.
  • Wait for the iPados 26 update, then click “update now”.
  • Click “Install now” to install the update.

MacOS Tahoe: qualified devices

MacOS Tahoe is available with the following devices as a wireless update (OTA):

  • MacBook Air, equipped with Apple Silicon processor (version 2020 and newer)
  • MacBook Pro equipped with Apple Silicon processor (version 2020 and newer)
  • MacBook Pro (16 -inch version, 2019)
  • MacBook Pro (13 -inch version, 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  • IMAC (version 2020 and newer)
  • Mac Mini (version 2020 and newer)
  • Mac Studio (version 2022 and newer)
  • Mac Pro (2019 version and newer)

How to download and install the MacOS Tahoe update

  • Find the Apple menu on the desktop in the upper corner of the screen.
  • Go to the system settings and click on “General”.
  • The program update menu will appear in the window, and the device will automatically search for suspended updates.
  • Click “Update Now” as soon as MacOS Tahoe appears.
  • Enter the official password to start the installation process – do not close the MacBook cover cover or leave your Mac device in still place during this process.