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How to update my iPhone iOS?

Please help to update



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iPhone 5s, iOS 9

Posted on Dec 16, 2021 5:50 PM

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
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Posted on Dec 16, 2021 6:12 PM

IOS Software or some other software?


Is your device compatible to update to the new version? See the article(s) below. 


IOS 15.1.1 Compatability


IOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Compatible Devices.  *


iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Compatible Devices.  *


iOS 13 and iPadOS are compatible with these devices - Apple Support.  *


iOS 12 is compatible with these devices.   *


IOS 11 is compatible with these devices   *   If you can upgrade to IOS 11, you can upgrade to IOS 12


IOS 10 is compatible with these devices   -


See the articles below.


Update your iOS device.  -


Get help with over-the-air iOS updates  -


Update – Can’t or can’t restore   -


Have you tried using iTunes on a computer or Finder if running Catalina or later to do the update?


Update software on iOS devices in iTunes on Mac. -


Phone, iPad, or iPod touch - Update with Finder.  *


iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Update with iTunes.  *


If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod    *


Updating iOS: common issues and solutions.  -


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csJAEyvvruY



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Dec 16, 2021 6:12 PM in response to light225

IOS Software or some other software?


Is your device compatible to update to the new version? See the article(s) below. 


IOS 15.1.1 Compatability


IOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Compatible Devices.  *


iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Compatible Devices.  *


iOS 13 and iPadOS are compatible with these devices - Apple Support.  *


iOS 12 is compatible with these devices.   *


IOS 11 is compatible with these devices   *   If you can upgrade to IOS 11, you can upgrade to IOS 12


IOS 10 is compatible with these devices   -


See the articles below.


Update your iOS device.  -


Get help with over-the-air iOS updates  -


Update – Can’t or can’t restore   -


Have you tried using iTunes on a computer or Finder if running Catalina or later to do the update?


Update software on iOS devices in iTunes on Mac. -


Phone, iPad, or iPod touch - Update with Finder.  *


iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Update with iTunes.  *


If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod    *


Updating iOS: common issues and solutions.  -


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csJAEyvvruY



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