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How to update an iPhone 6 Plus?

How do software update in I phone 6 plus


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iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 16, 2023 7:02 AM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2023 7:18 AM

Hello ~ You can update to iOS 12.5.7 but no further. Click on the links below….


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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


If you need a higher version of iOS you will need a newer iPhone. Click below to shop for a new device…


iPhone - Apple Official Site


If you purchase a second hand device please take a moment to read these helpful links by clicking on below to make an informed decision…



Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~

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Mar 16, 2023 7:18 AM in response to bhathri

Hello ~ You can update to iOS 12.5.7 but no further. Click on the links below….


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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


If you need a higher version of iOS you will need a newer iPhone. Click below to shop for a new device…


iPhone - Apple Official Site


If you purchase a second hand device please take a moment to read these helpful links by clicking on below to make an informed decision…



Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~

Mar 16, 2023 7:21 AM in response to bhathri

You can update your iPhone to iOS 12.5.7 by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update and installing the particular update.


Make your iPhone has

  • charged to at least 50%
  • preferably connected to the charger
  • disabled any VPNs
  • connected to a fast, reliable Wi-Fi


However, your iPhone cannot update to iOS 13 or later due to your internal hardware being too old to support it.


The iPhone 6 Plus is over 8 years old.


iPhone 8 and later models are capable of supporting iOS 16.


Here is a list of unsupported iPhones with max iOS supported:

Model            Architecture  Introduced       Max supported iOS
iPhone (1st)     32-bit        June 2007        iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G        32-bit        July 2008        iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS       32-bit        June 2009        iOS 6.1.6
iPhone 4         32-bit        June 2010        iOS 7.1.2
iPhone 4S        32-bit        October 2011     iOS 9.3.6
iPhone 5         32-bit        September 2012   iOS 10.3.4
iPhone 5C        32-bit        September 2013   iOS 10.3.3
iPhone 5S        64-bit        September 2013   iOS 12.5.7
iPhone 6         64-bit        September 2014   iOS 12.5.7
iPhone 6 Plus    64-bit        September 2014   iOS 12.5.7 <- Your iPhone model
iPhone 6S        64-bit        September 2015   iOS 15.7.3
iPhone 6S Plus   64-bit        September 2015   iOS 15.7.3
iPhone SE (1st)  64-bit        March 2016       iOS 15.7.3
iPhone 7         64-bit        September 2016   iOS 15.7.3
iPhone 7 Plus    64-bit        September 2016   iOS 15.7.3


How to update an iPhone 6 Plus?

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