How can I update my iPhone

How to update my Aple phone

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 12:09 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2023 12:12 AM

👉Check first -> iPhone type & iOS version -> Go to Settings -> General -> About.

1.

iOS 12.5.7 is the latest iOS security update for iPhone 5s, 6 & 6 Plus.

iPhone 5s, 6 & 6 Plus can’t be update to a higher iOS (13 and later). 

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2.

If it is an iPhone SE 1st gen, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 or 7Plus you can update to iOS 15.7.8, see -> Apple article: iPhone models compatible with iOS 12 -> iOS 16.

iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK)

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3.

Starting iPhone 8 en higher, you can update to iOS 16.6, please check -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK)


You need about 6 - 10 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.

 

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

If your iPhone or iPad won't update

If your iPhone or iPad 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

or see:


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Aug 10, 2023 12:12 AM in response to Ubasa

👉Check first -> iPhone type & iOS version -> Go to Settings -> General -> About.

1.

iOS 12.5.7 is the latest iOS security update for iPhone 5s, 6 & 6 Plus.

iPhone 5s, 6 & 6 Plus can’t be update to a higher iOS (13 and later). 

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2.

If it is an iPhone SE 1st gen, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 or 7Plus you can update to iOS 15.7.8, see -> Apple article: iPhone models compatible with iOS 12 -> iOS 16.

iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK)

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3.

Starting iPhone 8 en higher, you can update to iOS 16.6, please check -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK)


You need about 6 - 10 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.

 

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

If your iPhone or iPad won't update

If your iPhone or iPad 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

or see:


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