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Will I be able to upgrade my iPhone SE to iOS 16?

will I be able to upgrade my 5se to osi16 ? Thank you


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iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 1, 2022 5:55 PM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2022 6:00 PM

iOS 16 is compatible with these devices.

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  • iPhone SE(2nd generation or later)


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Jul 1, 2022 6:00 PM in response to clifford40

iOS 16 is compatible with these devices.

Learn more about iPhone

  • iPhone 13iPhone 13 miniiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone XSiPhone XS MaxiPhone XRiPhone XiPhone 8iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone SE(2nd generation or later)


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Will I be able to upgrade my iPhone SE to iOS 16?

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