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I have an Iphone 6 that I purchased in January 2015. How can I get a new security update?

I have an Iphone 6 that I purchased in January 2015. How can I get a new security update?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 15, 2021 2:11 PM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2021 2:12 PM

You can't. The 6 tops out at iOS 12. But it doesn't matter since the security hole only exists in iOS 13 and 14.

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Sep 15, 2021 2:12 PM in response to Shirleygolfing

You can't. The 6 tops out at iOS 12. But it doesn't matter since the security hole only exists in iOS 13 and 14.

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Sep 15, 2021 2:12 PM in response to Shirleygolfing

An iPhone 6 cannot update past iOS 12.5.4. The security update is for iOS 13 and 14. You are safe.

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I have an Iphone 6 that I purchased in January 2015. How can I get a new security update?

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