9 Things to Do Before Installing iOS 9.2.1

Before you download and install the iOS 9.2.1 update, take a look at these tips that outline what we do before we install new iOS software on the iPhone and iPad.

In December, Apple rolled out an iOS 9.2.1 beta for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Developers and testers who downloaded the beta failed to discover any significant changes on board the update, a sign that the iOS 9.2.1 update would be a small bug fixer for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

In January, after several weeks in beta, Apple’s pushed the iOS 9.2.1 update to iOS 9 users around the world. It’s not a major update but you should still prepare your device, and yourself, for the iOS 9.2.1 download.

The iOS 9.2.1 update is small but important. It doesn’t deliver any big time features but it does come with bug fixes and security enhancements.

It’s a tempting update but you must remember that iOS updates, even small ones, can cause big problems on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. And that’s why you’ll want to be prepared.

Here, we outline the process that we use when incremental updates like iOS 9.2.1 arrive. If this is your first iOS update or you want to ensure a smooth transition from whatever you’re on to iOS 9.2.1, follow this guide.

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