At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2021, iOS 15 is officially unveiled as the latest version of operating system for the iPhone and iPad lines. It is claimed that iOS 15 brings amazing features that help you connect, focus, explore, and do even more with iPhone than ever before. Read on to learn more about iOS 15 and upgrade your iPhone and iPad to iOS 15.

Part 1: iOS 15 Quick FAQs

Since iOS 15 is completely new for almost all iPhone users, you need to figure out whether the new operating system meets your expectation. Here are some quick FAQs that may help you to learn more about it.

1. When iOS 15 Will be Released?

As is typical, Apple revealed iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 at its annual WWDC on June 7, 2021. It is unveiled by Apple CEO Tim Cook that iOS 15 will be available for developers and early adopters in the coming month to download as a public beta. He also said the final version of iOS 15 will be available for everyone in the fall. It’s likely that this will happen in September, alongside the launch of the iPhone 13.

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2. Which iPhone and iPad Models Does iOS 15 Support?

Some of you may wonder which iPhone and iPad models can run iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Apple has revealed its new features and compatible devices on iOS 15 and iPadOS Preview.

Compatible iPhone Models Compatible iPad Models
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone SE (1st generation)
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • iPod touch (7th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad (5th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad mini 4
  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Air 2

3. Is It Suggested to Upgrade to iOS 15?

You may have got a first look at Apple’s iOS 15 update at Apple’s WWDC 2021. It is revealed that iOS 15 will be packed with a lot of marvelous features, such as new FaceTime features, an upgraded Maps experience and iMessage improvements, etc. Then, should you try out iOS 15? Actually, the developer betas are available for people with a $100-per-year paid developer account to download, install and test on the supported devices. Besides, there are bound to be some bugs and issues with the early builds of iOS 15. It may be inevitable that apps are going to break. Moreover, with the iOS 15 beta installed, the battery life almost always suffers. If you do want to install the iOS 15 beta, it is necessary to carry around a wall adapter and cable. Thus, it probably isn’t a great idea to jump into iOS 15 beta. You can wait for the official release of the iOS 15 several months later.

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Part 2: What’s New on iOS 15?

As you know, iOS 15 brings a lot of new features that help you connect with others, be more present and in the moment, explore the world, and use powerful intelligence to do more with on-device intelligence. Apple previews major updates to FaceTime, new Focus features to reduce distraction, enhanced on-device intelligence to discover information, and more ways to explore the world using Maps, Weather, and Wallet.

1. More Natural FaceTime Calls and Shared Experiences with SharePlay

The spatial audio feature helps conversations flow more naturally. Besides, Portrait mode is now available for FaceTime and designed specifically for video calls, so you can blur the background and put yourselves in focus. With SharePlay, you can watch together, listen together, and share your screen right inside FaceTime. While using Group FaceTime, a new grid view enables participants to see more faces at the same time.

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2. New Message Features

Now the links, images, and other content shared with you in Messages are featured in a new Shared with You section in the corresponding app. You can even reply right from the app you’re enjoying it in — without going back to Messages. In addition, multiple photos in Messages now appear as a collage or an elegant stack of images that you can swipe through. You can tap to view them all as a grid or add a quick Tapback, and save them to your library with just a few taps.

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3. New Tools to Find Focus

iOS 15 has a powerful new set of tools that gives you more control over how you prioritize your time and attention. Focus is a new feature that filters notifications and apps based on what you want to focus on. You can choose a Focus that allows only the notifications you want — you can get work done while you’re in the zone or enjoy a distraction‑free dinner.

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4. New Notifications Experience

Notifications have a new look, including contact photos and larger app icons to make them easier to identify. Notification summary feature can quickly catch up with a helpful collection of your notifications delivered daily, based on a schedule you set. The summary is intelligently ordered by priority, with the most relevant notifications at the top.

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Moreover, Apple Maps delivers incredible new details and offers brand-new ways of looking at the world. Live Text will understand seven languages at launch. Apple Wallet adds support for additional types of keys, making it possible to access everyday places with just a tap. Though there are so many amazing features packed in iOS 15, but it's a pity that some features that are expected didn't appear on iOS 15. Those new features are still tempting anyway. You can upgrade your iPhone to iOS 15 when it is unveiled after the fall.

Part 3: How to Download and Install iOS 15?

When iOS 15 finally launches to the public this fall, you can find the way to download and install iOS 15 to update your iPhone. If your iPhone supports the new iOS 15, the update will be straightforward. Remember that you should back up your iPhone with Leawo iTransfer to avoid data loss. To update your iPhone to iOS 15, you have to open the Settings app, then go to General > Software Update, and wait to see if an update is available. When iOS 15 is available for update, you can follow the onscreen instructions to install it.

Note

    If you want to try out iOS 15 beta, don’t install it on your primary device since it’s likely to be buggy. You can follow the steps below to install iOS 15 beta.

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Steps:

  1. Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. And then log in to the Beta Software Program.
  2. Click Enrol your iPhone. Go to beta.apple.com/profile on your iPhone.
  3. Download and install the configuration profile. When the beta version is available in Settings, go to General > Software Update.
  4. When you see the iOS 15 beta, tap Download and Install. Wait for your iPhone to finish downloading the update, then tap Install when prompted.

Part 4: How to Downgrade from iOS 15 Beta to iOS 14?

When you have upgraded your iPhone to iOS 15 Beta but cannot put up with some bugs and issues, you can downgrade iOS 15 beta to iOS 14 with iOS system repair software. Leawo iOSFix can fix over 50 types of iOS system errors easily and safely, and intelligently list the best firmware updates according to device versions. Most important of all, according to your device hardware, Leawo iOSFix can not only upgrade to the latest system firmware, but also downgrade iOS system from beta to previous. Note that downgrading iOS will erase all data on your iPhone, you are required to back up your iPhone data and transfer your data. And then follow the steps below to downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14.

Step 1. Download and install Leawo iOSFix

Go to the official site of Leawo iOSFix, and then download and install it on your PC to downgrade iOS.

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    - Fix 50+ iOS/tvOS issues on iPhone, iPad, iPod or Apple TV
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Step 2. Connect iPhone to your PC

Use the USB cable to connect your iPhone to your PC and launch the program. Then the program will detect your iPhone intelligently and show the info of the phone on the main interface.

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Step 3. Choose a mode to downgrade iOS

You can choose “Standard Mode” to fix most iOS system issues with all data retained. If the “Standard Mode” fails, you can try “Advanced Mode” to fix almost all common iOS system issues. Note that “Advanced Mode” will erase all data. Make sure you have backed up your iPhone before using “Advanced Mode”.

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Step 4. Download the previous iOS 14 firmware

Click the “Select” option to choose the previous version for installation. Click “Download Now” button to download the firmware for your iPhone.

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Step 5. Start to downgrade iOS 15 beta to iOS 14

Click on “Fix Now” to start downgrading iOS 15 beta to iOS 14 quickly.

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