Free Download and Install iOS 10.2 Update without Losing Data

The new official iOS system update with version 10.2 is now available for download and installation on all iOS devices, and it's free for both developer and non-developer users. If your iPhone or iPad is having trouble getting the update, don't worry! Just relax and try again.

To download and install iOS 10.2 on your iDevices, follow these steps. The article provides effective methods to guide you through the process without any obstacles or data loss. Simply follow the steps to complete the iOS 10.2 download and update process now.

Step 1. Backup and extract iOS data before downloading iOS 10.2

It's highly recommended to use powerful iOS data recovery software to backup and extract important iOS data before downloading or installing iOS 10.2, to avoid data loss or privacy issues.

• Download and launch Qiling MobiSaver on your PC, then connect your iDevice to it.

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Step 1. Choose the Recovery Mode

Connect your iPhone to your PC, launch Qiling MobiSaver, choose the recovery mode as "Recover from iOS Device", and click "Start" to proceed.

Step 2. Scan iPhone and Find Lost Data

Qiling MobiSaver will automatically scan an iPhone (models 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4) to find both existing and previously lost data.

Step 3. Preview and Restore iPhone Data

You can recover lost data such as photos, videos, contacts, SMS, notes, voice mails, and other files from your iPhone, including iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4, by selecting the data you want to recover, clicking "Recover", and saving it to a different location.

You can now download and install iOS 10.2 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch directly.

Step 2. Free download and install iOS 10.2 update

Here are three ways to download and install iOS 10.2 update: via OTA, iTunes, or iTunes with IPSW.
You can now download and install iOS 10.2 on your iOS devices by following any one of the three provided accesses.

Download iOS 10.2 by OTA

• Turn on your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
• Click Download and Install when the update has been detected;
• iOS 10.2 will be downloaded to your device, after which you can proceed to install the new update.

Update to iOS 10.2 through iTunes

• Connect your iOS device to your PC or Mac, then open iTunes and click on "Device summary" for the connected device, if you have multiple iOS devices registered in iTunes.
• Click on "Check for Updates" and then click on "Download and Update" when the update is detected.
• iTunes will now update your iOS device into iOS 10.2.

Download and install iOS 10.2 by iTunes and IPSW

• Download iOS 10.2 IPSW that corresponds with your device;
• Plug iOS device into PC/Mac and launch iTunes;
• The iOS device you're updating is a device that runs on the iOS operating system, which is a mobile operating system developed by Apple. It's a device that you can use to access various features and services, such as the App Store, Safari, and more.
• To update your iPhone in iTunes, press the Shift key (Windows) or ALT/ key (Mac) and click the Update button simultaneously. This will allow you to choose which iOS version you want to install, rather than automatically updating to the latest version.
• Find the IPSW that you downloaded and select it, then follow the onscreen instructions to click on "Download and Update".
• Apple will release an update for iOS 10.2, which will be available for iPhone, iPad and iPod users.

Tip: 1. Do remember to update your iTunes in your PC/Mac or iOS device into the latest version;
2. Up to 2GB free space is quite necessary for loading and installing new update;
About 50% battery is also important for finish iOS 10.2 update process on your iDevice.

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