iOS update (is it safe to update many versions of iOS instantly?)

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iOS update (is it safe to update many versions of iOS instantly?)

I’m using a 4 year old iPhone 7 Plus, and currently running on iOS 11.0.2.

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(1) Is it safe to update to the latest iOS (last time I check was iOS 14.4) directly over the air without doing any repercussions? cause I do fear that once I jumped so many versions my phone wouldn’t be able to handle it and will turn into a brick

(2) What is the best solution to resolve this dilemma because a lot of apps don’t support iOS 11 anymore and The phone is acting weird the past few days.

P.S. Buying a new phone or backing up 5 years worth of storage is not an option for my situation.

Posted on Feb 8, 2021 11:37 AM

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Answer 1

sberman

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Feb 8, 2021 11:40 AM in response to Peter_Ohanraha_hanrahan

For future reference, the solution is to always promptly update iOS whenever a new version is released.

”Backing up 5 years worth of storage” is also something you should do often. But in your case, having not done it recently is not an excuse not to do it immediately.

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Having a recent backup is like having insurance in the event of a catastrophe.

Yes, you should update.

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Answer 2

Niel

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Feb 8, 2021 11:44 AM in response to Peter_Ohanraha_hanrahan

Yes; in fact, that's the only way to update it. Apple doesn't allow intermediate versions to be installed.

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iOS update (is it safe to update many versions of iOS instantly?)

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