If you’re upgrading from another iPhone, you’ll see the option to use Quick Start. Place your old phone next to the new one, ...

Got the new iPhone 16? I'll unbox it and guide you through the setup process step by step. I’ll also show you how to transfer all your apps, passwords, and messages from your old iPhone to the new one ...

You'll see an iOS 18.7 update, but that's not the one you want to select. Instead, just below that tap on Upgrade to iOS 26 and on the ensuing screen tap Update Now. You can also tap Update Tonight, ...