John-Anthony Disotto is the How To Editor of iMore, ensuring you can get the most from your Apple products and helping fix things when your technology isn’t behaving itself. Check out Everything you need to know about iOS 16 to learn more about what the latest major iPhone software has to offer.

IOS 16 is filled with features that improve your iPhone experience, including Lock Screen customization and better Maps. If you want to get done sooner, then the fastest way is by updating with a Mac or PC through Finder/iTunes. The easiest way is definitely over-the-air, but it isn't always the fastest.

Enter the Passcode on your iPhone if promptedĪs you can see, the process for getting iOS 16.3.1 on your iPhone is very easy and straightforward.

Click on Check for Update in the Summary pane.

Under Finder, click on the device icon at the top left to go to the device tab.

Plug your iPhone in using your USB to Lightning.

Simply connect your iPhone via USB and head to Finder on MacOS Catalina and newer. If you have limited space on your device or Software Update isn't working for whatever reason, you can update using your Mac.

How to install the iOS update using your Mac

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