How to update my iPhone 5s?

How to update my iPhone 5s

Posted on Jun 27, 2022 10:45 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 2:41 PM

An iPhone 5S can't be updated beyond 12.5.5, 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.


If you need to update to 12.5.5 -

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



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Jun 28, 2022 2:41 PM in response to tresor160

An iPhone 5S can't be updated beyond 12.5.5, 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.


If you need to update to 12.5.5 -

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



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