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Why is my iPhone not showing the option to update to IOS 16?

My iPhone is not showing option to update to ios16

Posted on Nov 7, 2022 7:53 PM

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
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Posted on Nov 7, 2022 8:02 PM

"Why is my iPhone not showing the option to update to IOS 16?"

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Incompatible, perhaps?


Updating an iPhone to iOS 16:


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

How to do so...


A. 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).


B. 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:

Go Here:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level 10
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Nov 7, 2022 8:02 PM in response to Fesalo

"Why is my iPhone not showing the option to update to IOS 16?"

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Incompatible, perhaps?


Updating an iPhone to iOS 16:


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

How to do so...


A. 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).


B. 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:

Go Here:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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Why is my iPhone not showing the option to update to IOS 16?

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