it's known that occasionally when installing a new version of iOS it ****s up, so basically just to make sure you don't lose your data if this happens you should back it up beforehand
That doesn't really happen on OTA since they're delta updates but theres a chance still.
it's known that occasionally when installing a new version of iOS it ****s up, so basically just to make sure you don't lose your data if this happens you should back it up beforehand
Backup your iDevice either through iTunes or iCloud BEFORE updating to iOS 6.
How to update:
Through iTunes: Plug in device to computer. Open iTunes. Click your device on the sidebar and select Check for Updates. It may, however, take a few minutes for the update to propagate to all users.
Directly on the device OTA (recommended): Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update. It may, however, take a few minutes for the update to propagate to all users.
New features:
Resigned Maps App featuring Apple Maps
Turn by Turn direction
3D Flyover Maps (iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and iPad 3rd generation ONLY)
iPhone 4S & the "new" iPad (3rd generation) only.
iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, and iPod Touch 4th Gen only.
iPhone 4S only
Faster
iCloud Tabs
Offline reading list
Landscape mode for iPhone/iPod Touch
Facetime over 3G or 4G LTE
Limited carrier support. Check your carrier for details. I know Verizon iPhone users will have this feature free of cost. AT&T has some limitations.
Redesigned App Store, iTunes Store, and iBooks Store.
many things such as Facebook integration, Maps (no longer Google Maps, they have their own system), and sophisticated Siri (including knowledge on gaming, scheduling/booking restaurant tables, etc)