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ios12-iCloud can't login with error: need update

I updated an iPhone6 to ios12.5.5 after a reset, now I'm unable to login to iCloud.

Error-message: need update, though the iPhone is updated to most recent version.

Any idea on how I can get it to work ?

Posted on Aug 1, 2022 5:58 AM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 10:12 AM

Hello WDBonline,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

We understand you're needing to update in order to login to iCloud.

This Apple Support page can help get those updates installed: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Once all updates are installed, test the issue.


We hope this helps so you can sign in with iCloud again.

Cheers!

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Aug 2, 2022 10:12 AM in response to WDBonline

Hello WDBonline,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

We understand you're needing to update in order to login to iCloud.

This Apple Support page can help get those updates installed: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Once all updates are installed, test the issue.


We hope this helps so you can sign in with iCloud again.

Cheers!

Aug 2, 2022 12:17 PM in response to WDBonline

Welcome, WDBonline, to Apple Support Communities!


An iPhone 6 cannot be updated/upgraded past iOS 12.5.5.


However, I’m not sure that you are in need of an iOS update or upgrade.


On the other hand, iOS 12.5.anything is significantly out of date, and has difficulty even updating Apps, since few, if any, apps, available, these days, will run on that old an iOS.


If you have a computer (PC w/iTunes, or Mac with iTunes, or Catalina or newer using the Finder), you may be able to get the iCloud updated.


Otherwise, I would recommend contacting Apple at the link in the upper right: Get Support .

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