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I just updated my iPhone last month and still only have iOS 12.5.5? I can’t access new apps that require 13 why?

How to update iPhone 6 to an iOS 13?

Posted on Oct 3, 2021 11:39 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2021 11:44 PM

iOS 13 and higher requires 2GB RAM or more. iPhone 6 has 1GB of RAM

These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model --> You need to Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support

  • iOS 15.0.1 —> 6S / 6S Plus, SE (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), 7 / 7 Plus, 8 / 8 Plus, X, XR, XS /XS Max, 11,11 Pro /11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro max, iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
  • iOS 12.5.5 —> Final release supported on iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/6 Plus, 

Learn how to--> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support





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Oct 3, 2021 11:44 PM in response to B-Kind

iOS 13 and higher requires 2GB RAM or more. iPhone 6 has 1GB of RAM

These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model --> You need to Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support

  • iOS 15.0.1 —> 6S / 6S Plus, SE (1st Gen and 2nd Gen), 7 / 7 Plus, 8 / 8 Plus, X, XR, XS /XS Max, 11,11 Pro /11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro max, iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
  • iOS 12.5.5 —> Final release supported on iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/6 Plus, 

Learn how to--> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support





I just updated my iPhone last month and still only have iOS 12.5.5? I can’t access new apps that require 13 why?

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