What's the best way to upgrade to io6 OTA?

**Will Griff** · 09-19-2012, 09:23 AM

I plan on upgrading to io6 today OTA and can't remember the way I did with 5.0. What's the best way to upgrade?

**JustMe'D** · 09-19-2012, 09:40 AM

The "best" way, in *my* opinion, is to update via iTunes and either reset as new or restore from the most recent backup and the "convenient" way is arguably OTA.

**JustMe'D** · 09-19-2012, 09:59 AM

Also, I suggest doing the following before you update:

1. Transfer your photos, videos, wallpaper, music and other important stuff to a computer, flash drive or external hard drive.

2. If you don't have an Apple TimeCapsule, write down your Wi-Fi password and have it readily available.

3. This is covered in the first point, but I suggest you backup the contents of any password storage apps to a computer, flash drive, external hard drive or the like.

4. If you have iOS 5 or later, make an iCloud backup

5. If your contacts are stored only on your phone, export them.

6. Take a screenshot of your home screens and save them to your computer.

**Will Griff** · 09-19-2012, 10:16 AM

Wow! That's was very helpful. Backing up now. Thanks!

**JustMe'D** · 09-19-2012, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by jwgriffin

Wow! That's was very helpful. Backing up now. Thanks!

You're very welcome. Take care and have a great day.

**Joe McG** · 09-19-2012, 10:55 AM

Just back up via iCloud, then update OTA. Clean install is a myth now (used to be true).

This is only true if you haven't been jail broken since your last install...

**iMassguy** · 09-19-2012, 11:09 AM

I've only had my iPad 3 for about 2 weeks so I just have all of my apps and a few photos on it. I connected it to iTune a little while ago and will do a Cloud backup now and then, wait to check for an update in less than an hour.

**JustMe'D** · 09-19-2012, 11:12 AM

Updating OTA is indeed a convenience and nothing more because it installs only the minimum data needed to upgrade whereas iTunes does a complete overhaul. I am one that says if you're going to take the time to update, go all out and fully upgrade, but that's Just Me, D. I don't want my iPhone and iPad patched. I want them erased and then restored with a freshly downloaded and complete operating system.