Please I can't update my iPhone with iOS 10.3.4 to iOS 12.3. I need help

Please how can I update my iPhone from iOS 10.3.4 to iOS 12.4?

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 6:56 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2022 8:11 PM

An iPhone 5 is not capable of a higher iOS than 10.3.4. If you want to use a newer operating system, you will have to purchase a newer phone.

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Nov 28, 2022 7:17 PM in response to kwasi75

kwasi75 Said:

"Please I can't update my iPhone with iOS 10.3.4 to iOS 12.3. I need help: Please how can I update my iPhone from iOS 10.3.4 to iOS 12.4?"

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For reference...

Updating an iPhone:


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

How to do so...


A. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS 16then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


B. If Compatible...


1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

Go Here:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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