how to update ios 16 iphone 7

eli_ginanernhsb Said:

"how to update ios 16 in iphone 7"

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For future reference...

Updating an iPhone:

A. What to Update:

Update Installed Apps along with the iOS.

B. Determining if an iOS Update will Install:

How to do so...

I. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS 16.then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).

II. If Compatible...

1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update

then...

2. Proceed with the Update:

Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

P08G wrote:

That is not true. On Monday (12/26/22) I updated my iPhone 7 to 15.7.2

You may note that my reply was posted on November 23, 2022, approximately 33 days prior to the release of iOS 15.7.2.

You can not, as it is not compatible.

That model can be updated to iOS 15.7.1, no further.

That is not true. On Monday (12/26/22) I updated my iPhone 7 to 15.7.2