Download and Install iOS 10.2 Update Free Without Data Loss

The all-new official iOS system update in the form of iOS 10.2 is now available for download and installation on all developer and non-developer user's iOS devices for free. Having trouble getting the new iOS 10.2 update on your iPhone? Can't install iOS 10.2 on iPad? Don't worry!

In this article, we will provide you with effective methods to download and install iOS 10.2 on your iDevice for free, without encountering any hindrances or data loss. Just follow the steps below to download and update to iOS 10.2:

Step 1: Backup and Extract iOS Data before Downloading iOS 10.2

Before you start downloading or installing iOS 10.2, it's highly recommended that you back up and extract your contacts, text messages, photos, videos, or other important iOS data to your computer with a powerful iOS Data Recovery tool. This will greatly help you avoid the trouble of data loss or privacy leakage.

Download and run the MobiSaver app on your computer. Connect your iOS device to it.

Step 1. Select Recovery Mode

Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch the MobiSaver tool. On the left, select the recovery mode – “Recover from iOS Device” – and click “Start.”

Step 2: Scan your iPhone to find the lost data

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find not only the existing data but also some lost data.

Step 3: Preview and Recover iPhone Data

You can choose to recover lost data like photos, videos, contacts, messages, notes, voicemail, or other files from your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4. Then hit “Recover” to save these data to another location.

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

Step 2: Download and install the free iOS 10.2 update

There are three ways to download and install the iOS 10.2 update for free: OTA download, downloading via iTunes, or downloading the IPSW file through iTunes.
Now, you can choose any of these methods to download and install iOS 10.2 on your iOS device.

Download iOS 10.2 Over the Air (OTA)

• On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Software Update. • When an update is available, tap Download and Install. • iOS 10.2 will download to your device, then you can proceed with the installation.

Update to iOS 10.2 using iTunes

• Connect your iOS device to your computer/Mac via USB, open iTunes, and click on the “Summary” tab for the connected device (if you have multiple iOS devices registered with iTunes); • Click “Check for Update,” then click “Download and Update” when the update is found; • iTunes will now update your iOS device to iOS 10.2.

Download and Install iOS 10.2 via iTunes and IPSW

1. Download the iOS 10.2 IPSW file for your device.
2. Plug your iOS device into your computer or Mac, and open iTunes.
3. Click Summary to update your iOS device.
4. Hold down Shift (Windows) or Option/Alt (Mac) and click Update in iTunes.
5. Navigate to where you downloaded the IPSW file, select it, then click Download and Update on-screen.
6. iTunes will now update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to iOS 10.2.

Tips: 1. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer/Mac or iOS device. 2. You'll need about 2 GB of free space to install the update. 3. Your device should have at least 50% charge to complete the iOS 10.2 update process.