On Monday, Apple will release the iPhone’s next operating system, iOS 26, to the general public. The new operating system features the most radical redesign of the iPhone’s software in over a decade. Gone are iOS’s flat, minimalist interface elements, replaced by a new transparent design language called Liquid Glass.

But iOS 26 is offering iPhones more than a facelift. The new operating system is also packed with new features, including more advanced AI tools, a revamped calling experience, an all-new Games app, and dozens of enhancements to major apps, including Maps, Photos, Messages, and more.

If you plan on upgrading to iOS 26, however, there are a few steps you should take before installing the iPhone’s new operating system. Here’s how to get your iPhone ready for iOS 26.

Make sure

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