Compatibility

Jo_ma wrote:

My device is not compatible with apps what is the matter?

You probably have an iPhone 6 or earlier (see Settings > General for your iPhone model and iOS version), and those and other older iPhones cannot be updated past iOS 12.

An increasing number of apps require newer iOS versions past iOS 12, which means a newer or new iPhone.

An iPhone 8 or newer is required for the current iOS 16.

Any recent iPhone will be substantially more capable than an iPhone 6, as well.

Here is how to update your iPhone: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

To update an iPhone, you will need a Wi-Fi connection (5G cellular can also work, but that’s probably not available on your iPhone), and no beta profile loaded, and no VPN app loaded.

How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support

Are you having the problem on your iPhone? If so, which phone do you have and what is the current iOS? Also, exactly what is the full error message? It sounds like you have an older phone that cannot be update to 16.2 which is what many apps are now requiring.

There are no hardware upgrades.

Apple offers product recycling in most regions, if you don’t have another use.

You can see if the Apple Recycle program is available in your area. Check it out here, then scroll down to Other Devices. Recycle. I appreciate your willingness to consider recycling!