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I want to update my phone it’s old version 12 so other apps says you can’t download this your must be updated to version 13

I want to update my phone but there no update button or a new version for iphone6 mine version 12

Posted on Oct 9, 2022 6:00 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 6:03 PM

An iPhone 6/6plus can't be updated beyond 12.5.6, it doesn't have the hardware needed to run anything higher.

If you need a higher iOS version, you will have to purchase a newer phone.

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I want to update my phone it’s old version 12 so other apps says you can’t download this your must be updated to version 13

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