Download iOS 6 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

iOS 6 firmware update out now. In this guide you’ll learn how to update to iOS 6. Hit the jump for detailed steps to update your iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4/3GS, iPad 3/iPad 2/iPad 1 and iPod Touch 5G/4G to iOS 6 firmware.

IMPORTANT: Locked iPhone users depending on UltraSn0w or Gevey SIM unlock must avoid updating to iOS 6 directly because it will update your iPhone baseband and then you won’t be able to unlock your iPhone using a software unlock, may be forever.
iOS 6 supports iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad, and iPod Touch 5G/4G. iOS 6 is claimed to bring 200+ new features to iOS devices. Checkout our list of iOS 6 features.

How to Update to iOS 6

Make sure your iTunes is up-to-date. iOS 6 requires iTunes 10.7 or later.
Check your iOS version: Settings > General > About > Version

*** Direct iOS update is Not recommended for iPhone unlockers.

Method 1 – Over-The-Air

iOS 5 or later firmware running devices, including iOS 6 betas/GM, can be updated over-the-air (OTA)

1. Go to Settings app > General > Software Update
   You’ll be presented with the update details;
2. Tap on Download and Install;
3. Agree to the Terms and Conditions;
4. It’ll then begin downloading iOS 61 update. Download will take some time depending on your network connection speed, keep an eye on the progress bar;
5. Once the iOS 6 update is downloaded, tap the Install button;
6. Agree to the Terms and Conditions again;
7. Apple will verify the update installed.

Method 2 – ITunes Update

1. Connect your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad to your computer via USB cable;
2. Open iTunes 10.7 or later;
3.  iOS 6 availability message will appear;
4. Hit the “Download and Install” button;
5. iTunes will download and install iOS 6 on your iDevice.

Method 2 – ITunes Restore

1. Download iOS 6 firmware for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch;
2. Connect your iDevice to your computer and open iTunes;
3. Select your device from the left navigation pane on iTunes;
4. Hold down the Shift (Windows) or Alt/Option (Mac) key and hit the Restore button on iTunes;
5. Browse and select the downloaded iOS 6 IPSW file. Let the restore process complete.