iOS 13 Download Available Now for iPhone [IPSW Links]

The final version of iOS 13 has been released for the general public to download onto a compatible iPhone or iPod touch.

iOS 13 includes many new features, including a new dark mode interface theme option, notable improvements and updates to the Photos app, updates to Notes and Reminders applications, a new “Find My” app that helps you locate your misplaced Apple devices, new Emoji, new Animoji and Memoji capabilities, improvements to Files app that allow for external storage access and SMB file sharing, improvements to Maps app, support for Apple Arcade gaming service, and much more. The complete release notes of iOS 13 are posted further below, along with IPSW firmware files.

iOS 13 Supported iPhone Models

iOS 13 can be installed onto any iOS 13 compatible iPhone models including: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, as well as the iPod touch 7th generation.

iOS 13 for iPad, also known as iPadOS 13, is a separate release and is not yet available to download.

How to Download & Install iOS 13 Update on iPhone

Installing iOS 13 requires around 3GB of free storage space to install. Always be certain you backup the iPhone to iCloud or iTunes, or both, before beginning the installation of any iOS system software update. Failure to backup may result in permanent data loss.

1. Open the “Settings” app on iPhone, then go to “General” and go to “Software Update”
2. When “iOS 13” shows as available, choose “Download & Install”



3. Tap on ‘Agree’ when the terms & services screen shows up

The update will automatically download and then reboot the iPhone to start the installation of, rebooting again to complete the software update to iOS 13. It may take a while to complete the installation.

Optionally, users can also update to iOS 13 using iTunes and a Mac or Windows PC. This is done by connecting the iPhone or iPod touch to a computer and launching iTunes to install the iOS 13 update through there.

Additionally, advanced users can download iOS 13 firmware files from the links below and use the IPSW file to update iOS manually.

iOS 13 IPSW Download Links

• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPod touch 7th generation model

Where is iOS 13 for iPad / iPadOS 13?

As mentioned before, iOS 13 is for iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 13 for iPad, also known as iPadOS 13, is now considered a separate release and is not yet available to download. The release date for iPadOS 13.1 for iPad is September 24.

iOS 13 Release Notes

The full release notes accompanying the iOS 13 download are as follows:

iOS 13 introduces a dramatic new look for iPhone with Dark Mode, new ways to browse and edit photos, and a private new way to sign in to apps and websites with just a tap. iOS 13 is faster and more responsive with optimizations across the system that improve app launch, reduce app download sizes and make Face ID even faster.

This update introduces new features and improvements to:

Dark Mode

– A beautiful new dark color scheme that delivers a great viewing experience especially in low-light environments

– Can be scheduled to turn on automatically at sunset, at a certain time, or turned on from Control Center

– Four new system wallpapers that automatically switch appearances with Light and Dark Mode

Camera & Photos

– An all-new Photos tab with a curated view of your library making it easy to find, relive, and share your photos and videos

– Powerful new photo editing tools that make it easier to edit, adjust, and review photos at a glance

– Video editing with over 30 new tools, including Rotate, Crop, and Enhance

– The ability to increase or decrease Portrait Lighting intensity on iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max

– High-Key Light Mono, a new Portrait Lighting effect, for a monochromatic portrait with a white background on iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

Sign in with Apple

– A private way to sign in to participating apps and websites with the Apple ID you already have

– Simple account setup with only your name and email address

– Hide My Email to share a unique email address that is automatically forwarded to you

– Built-in two-factor authentication to protect your account

– No tracking or profiling by Apple as you use your favorite apps

App Store with Arcade

– Unlimited access to groundbreaking new games with one subscription, no ads or additional purchases

– An all-new Arcade tab in the App Store to browse the latest games, personalized recommendations, and exclusive editorial content

– Available to play across iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV

– Option to download large apps over your cellular connection

– Ability to view available app updates or delete apps from the Account page

– Support for Arabic and Hebrew

Maps

– An all-new map rolling out in the US featuring broader road coverage, improved

address precision, better support for pedestrians, and more detailed land cover

– Look Around to explore cities in a high-resolution, interactive 3D experience

– Collections for the lists of places you love and can easily share with friends and family

– Favorites for quick and easy navigation to the places you visit daily

– Real-time transit, real-time flight updates and more natural spoken turn-by-turn directions

Reminders

– All-new design with more powerful and intelligent ways to create and organize reminders

– Quick toolbar to add dates, locations, flags, attachments and more to reminders

– New smart lists–Today, Scheduled, Flagged and All–to easily keep track of upcoming reminders

– Subtasks and grouped lists to organize your reminders

Siri

– More natural Siri voice, particularly while speaking longer phrases

– Personalized Siri Suggestions in Apple Podcasts, Safari, and Maps

– Over 100,000 live radio stations from around the world available with Siri

– Shortcuts app now built-in

Memoji and Messages

– New Memoji customization options including new hairstyles, headwear, makeup, and piercings

– Memoji sticker packs in Messages, Mail, and third‑party apps and available on all iPhone models

– Your name and photo, or even Memoji, now optionally shared with your friends

– Search enhancements to easily find messages with intelligent suggestions and categorization of results

CarPlay

– All-new CarPlay Dashboard with your tunes, turns, and smart Siri suggestions on one screen

– All-new Calendar app with a view of your day, option to drive to or dial in to meetings, and contact meeting organizers

– Apple Maps redesign with Favorites, Collections, and Junction View for China

– Apple Music album art to easily find your favorite song

– Do Not Disturb while driving now available in CarPlay

Augmented Reality

– People Occlusion for apps to place virtual objects naturally in front or behind people using iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

– Motion Capture for apps to understand the body position and movement of a person so you can animate a character or interact with virtual objects using iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

– Multiple face tracking for AR content on up to 3 faces at a time so you can have fun with your friends using iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

– AR Quick Look to view and interact with multiple AR objects at the same time

Mail

– Block sender to move all email messages from a blocked sender directly to the trash

– Mute thread to stop notifications from an overly active email thread

– Format bar with easy access to rich text formatting tools and attachments of all kinds

– Font support for all system fonts, as well as new fonts you download from the App Store

Notes

– Gallery view with your notes as visual thumbnails helping you find the note you need

– Shared folders to collaborate with others giving them access to entire folders of notes

– More powerful search for visual recognition of images inside your notes and text in items you’ve scanned

– New checklist options to easily reorder checklist items, indent them, or move checked items to the bottom of the list automatically

Safari

– Updated start page with favorites, frequently visited, most recently visited websites, and Siri suggestions

– View options in the Smart Search field for quick access to text size controls, Reader view, and per‑site settings

– Per‑site settings to choose Reader view, and enable content blockers, camera, microphone, and location access for individual websites

– Download manager

QuickPath

– Slide to type on the keyboard for easier one-handed typing when you’re on the go

– Slide or tap to type interchangeably, even mid‑sentence

– Alternate word options in the predictive bar

Text Editing

– Scrollbar scrubbing to directly drag the scrollbar for quickly navigating long documents, web pages, and email conversations

– Faster and more precise cursor navigation–just pick it up and move it to where you want

– Text selection improvements for easier selection by just tapping and swiping on the text

Fonts

– Custom fonts are available from the App Store for use in your favorite apps

– Font management in Settings

Files

– External drives supported in Files to access and manage files on a USB drive, SD card, or hard drive

– SMB support to connect to a server at work or a home PC

– Local storage for creating folders on the local drive and adding your favorite files

– Zip and Unzip support for creating and expanding Zip files

Health

– New Summary view of personalized data, including alerts, favorites, and relevant highlights from frequently used apps and devices

– Highlights of health data from frequently used apps and devices showing trends over time in helpful charts and graphs

– Cycle Tracking feature to log information about your menstrual cycle including flow level, symptoms, and fertility metrics

– Hearing health data types for environmental audio levels from the Noise app on Apple Watch, headphone audio levels, and audiograms from hearing tests

Apple Music

– Time-synced lyrics make listening more fun with perfectly timed lyrics

– Over 100,000 live radio stations from around the world

Screen Time

– 30-day usage data to compare Screen Time numbers over the previous weeks

Combined limits to include multiple app categories, specific apps, or websites in one limit

– “One more minute” option to quickly save your work or log out of a game when a Screen Time limit is met

Privacy and Security

– Allow Once location permission with the option to share your locations with apps only once

– Background tracking alerts now notify you when an app is using your location in the background

– Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enhancements help prevent apps from accessing your location without your consent

– Location sharing controls give you the option to easily omit location data when sharing photos

System Experience

– Wi‑Fi networks and Bluetooth accessories selection in Control Center

– A redesigned, unobtrusive volume control in the upper-left corner

– Full-page screenshots for web pages, Mail messages, iWork documents, and Maps

– Redesigned share sheet with intelligent suggestions to share content with just a few taps

– Dolby Atmos playback for a thrilling surround sound experience from content with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Digital Plus soundtracks on iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

Language support

– Support for 38 new keyboard languages

– Predictive input in Cantonese, Dutch, Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Latin), Najdi Arabic, Swedish, and Vietnamese keyboards

– Separate emoji and globe keys make it easier to quickly switch between languages and select emoji on iPhone X and later

– Automatic language detection for dictation

– Bilingual dictionary support in Thai and English and Vietnamese and English

China

– A dedicated QR code mode in Camera, accessible from the Control Center, for improved QR code performance, a flashlight option, and enhanced privacy

– Junction View in Maps for drivers in China to more easily navigate complex roadways

– Adjustable handwriting area on the Chinese keyboard

– Cantonese predictions on the Cangjie, Sucheng, Stroke, and Handwriting keyboards

India

– All‑new Indian English male and female Siri voices

– Support for all 22 official Indian languages with the addition of 15 new keyboard languages

– Bilingual keyboard for Hindi (Latin) and English keyboard, including typing predictions

– Typing predictions on the Hindi (Devanagari) keyboard

– New Indian language system fonts for Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, and Odia for greater clarity and ease when reading in apps

30 new document fonts for Assamese, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

– Contacts with hundreds of new relationship labels to help more accurately label your contacts

Voice Control

– A new way to control your iOS devices, entirely with your voice

– Comprehensive navigation with just your voice to open apps, search the web, tap, swipe, pinch, zoom, press the Home button and more

– Accurate dictation using the Siri speech recognition engine

– Rich text editing to make corrections using just your voice, or select from word and emoji suggestions

– Custom words, such as legal or medical terms, to ensure Voice Control recognizes words you commonly use

– Seamless transitions from text dictation to voice commands

– Attention Awareness to keep Voice Control off when you turn your head away from True Depth camera on supported iPhone models

– On‑device processing so your personal data is kept private

Performance

– Up to 2x faster app launch*

– Up to 30 percent faster Face ID unlocking on iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max

– 60 percent smaller app updates on average*

– Up to 50 percent smaller apps from the App Store*

Other features and improvements

– Silence unknown callers to get calls from known numbers in Contacts, Mail, and -Messages, while sending all other calls to voicemail

– Optimized battery charging to slow the rate of battery aging by reducing the time your iPhone spends fully charged

– Low Data Mode to reduce your data usage over your cellular network or specific Wi-Fi networks you select

– PlayStation 4 and Xbox Wireless Controller support

– Find My iPhone and Find My Friends combined into a single app with the ability to locate a missing device even if it can’t connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular network

– Apple Books reading goals help make reading a daily habit

– Apple News+ options to remove downloaded issues, follow a title, or browse the back catalog from the More button in the My Magazines section

– Stocks app with business stories from Apple News+

– Calendar supports adding attachments to events

– Family sharing hotspot for your family’s devices to automatically connect to your nearby iPhone personal hotspot

– Home app redesigned controls for HomeKit accessories with a combined view for ones with multiple services

Separately, Apple has also released updated versions of Safari 13 for Mac, along with watchOS 6 for Apple Watch.