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My IPhone 7plus has the 10.3.3 of iOS and I want to update it but I'm afraid to mess up my phone because it has an old version what can I do?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 10

Posted on Apr 16, 2020 1:03 PM

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sberman

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Apr 16, 2020 1:06 PM in response to sul224

Unfortunately it has clearly been years since you updated software, if ever. You should always download and install Apple software updates as soon as they become available. Updates provide security enhancements, defect repair, and occasionally feature additions or enhancements.

Download and install this latest version now.

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KiltedTim

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Apr 16, 2020 1:06 PM in response to sul224

Just make sure you back it up before upgrading.

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sul224 Author

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Apr 16, 2020 1:10 PM in response to KiltedTim

What if it destroyed the whole phone? Some people told me that it can destroy the phone because it's too old

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sberman

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Apr 16, 2020 1:12 PM in response to sul224

“Destroy”? Really? Might your iPhone go up in a puff of smoke? Highly unlikely.

As KiltedTim wisely suggests, back it up first.

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Apr 16, 2020 2:34 PM in response to sul224

Make an encrypted backup before updating, and update with iTunes instead of OTA. It should cause less troubles when updating iOS with such a big difference (from personal exp).

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