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I want to update my iPhone

Just want to update my iPhone to the latest version

Posted on Aug 5, 2022 3:27 PM

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Aug 5, 2022 3:29 PM in response to umaraliyugital4246

What type of iPhone do you have? Some phones are considered obsolete and cannot be updated to the latest version

The iPhone 5S/6/6plus cannot update further then iOS 12.5.5

The iPhone 5C cannot update further then iOS 10.3.4

The iPhone 4S cannot update further then iOS 9.3.6

The iPhone 4 cannot update further then iOS 7.1.2


If you have an iPhone 6S or higher and facing troubles updating your iOS to the current version (iOS 15.6) Update via a pc or Mac instead


Update your iPhone using a Mac with macOS Catalina or higher

On a Mac with macOS Catalina or higher, you will use the finder in order to upgrade your iPhone. Make sure to Back up your device before starting the upgrade process.

On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, you will follow the following steps:

  1. Open a finder window
  2. Connect your device to your Mac via a lighting to usb A or a lightning to usb c cable
  3. Select your device in the left sidebar of the finder window
  4. click general, then click check for update
  5. Click download and update.
  6. If asked, enter your iPhone passcode



Update your iPhone via a Mac running macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a Windows PC

On macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a windows machine, we won't use the Finder to upgrade your iOS

Instead, we will use iTunes. Make sure to Back up your device before doing any update or upgrade to your phone.

  1. Open iTunes
  2. connect your device to the computer with an lightning to usb a or a lightning to usb c cable
  3. Click device button in the iTunes toolbar
  4. In the summary tab, click check for update
  5. Click download and update, follow The on screen instructions
  6. If asked, enter your iPhone passcode.


Aug 5, 2022 3:28 PM in response to umaraliyugital4246

Go to Settings > General > About

What does it say for iPhone Model and Software Version?

You need an iPhone 6s/6s Plus or newer in order to run iOS 15..

Supported iPhone models - Apple Support

If your iPhone is an iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, then you cannot upgrade beyond iOS 12


have you read thru this support article for updating?

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


need more storage for update?

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


issues?

Updating iOS: common issues and solutions - Apple Community


video..

I want to update my iPhone

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