My iPhone 6 can’t update

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on May 17, 2022 3:51 PM

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Kurtosis12

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Posted on May 17, 2022 3:52 PM

An iPhone 6 can't be updated beyond 12.5.5, it doesn't have the hardware needed to run a higher iOS.

If you need a higher iOS version, you will have to purchase a newer phone.

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Kurtosis12

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May 17, 2022 3:52 PM in response to Chibuike5565

An iPhone 6 can't be updated beyond 12.5.5, it doesn't have the hardware needed to run a higher iOS.

If you need a higher iOS version, you will have to purchase a newer phone.

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