Iphone 6 - if I update the IOS will it only apply the latest version for that phone?

I have an older iphone 6 running an older version of IOS... if I try to update the IOS, will it recognize the latest version for that phone and only apply it or will it try to apply only the newest version? I think the later would render the phone useless, as 14.4 doesn't work on a 6. Please advise.


Posted on Feb 27, 2021 6:17 PM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2021 6:25 PM

Your iPhone will only update to iOS 12.5 and no further, as it is lacking the hardware and processor needed for newer iOS releases.


iPhone 6 to iPhone 6s doubled the device memory, and newer iOS releases use more resources.


Newer iOS versions and newer apps will not be offered.

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