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I want to update my iPhone 6

Have different phone apart from I phone


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iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Feb 12, 2023 7:25 AM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2023 7:28 AM

You cannot pick and choose an iOS version. What you get is Settings > General > Software update > [All options are available here]



You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support



These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

  • iOS 16.3 —>
    • Chipset A11 - 8 / 8 Plus / X
    • Chipset A12 - XR / XS / XS Max
    • Chipset A13 - SE (2020) / 11 / 11 Pro /11 Pro Max
    • Chipset A14 - 12 Mini / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
    • Chipset A15 - SE (2022) / 13 Mini / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
    • Chipset A16 - 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
  • iOS 15.7.3 —>
    • Chipset A9 - 6S / 6S Plus /SE (1st Gen)
    • Chipset A10 - 7 / 7 Plus
  • iOS 12.5.7 —>
    • Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S
    • Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus
  • iOS 10.3.4 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5
  • iOS 10.3.3 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5C
  • iOS 9.3.6 —> iPhone 4S - Chipset A5
  • iOS 7.1.2 —> iPhone 4 - Chipset A4



Know how to...


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Feb 12, 2023 7:28 AM in response to gausu289

You cannot pick and choose an iOS version. What you get is Settings > General > Software update > [All options are available here]



You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support



These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

  • iOS 16.3 —>
    • Chipset A11 - 8 / 8 Plus / X
    • Chipset A12 - XR / XS / XS Max
    • Chipset A13 - SE (2020) / 11 / 11 Pro /11 Pro Max
    • Chipset A14 - 12 Mini / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
    • Chipset A15 - SE (2022) / 13 Mini / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
    • Chipset A16 - 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
  • iOS 15.7.3 —>
    • Chipset A9 - 6S / 6S Plus /SE (1st Gen)
    • Chipset A10 - 7 / 7 Plus
  • iOS 12.5.7 —>
    • Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S
    • Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus
  • iOS 10.3.4 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5
  • iOS 10.3.3 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5C
  • iOS 9.3.6 —> iPhone 4S - Chipset A5
  • iOS 7.1.2 —> iPhone 4 - Chipset A4



Know how to...


Feb 12, 2023 7:29 AM in response to gausu289

iPhone 6, iOS 12

iOS 12.5.7 is the latest iOS security update for iPhone 6.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install (if you haven't already done that).

iPhone 6 can’t be update to a higher iOS (13 and later). 

Yes, most apps require iOS 13.4 or later.                                

Considering a newer type of iPhone?

Read this before you buy a newer type iPhone.

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You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service & Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.


See the following Apple articles:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

 

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support

 

You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)

 

If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

 



I want to update my iPhone 6

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