iPhone 8

I need support iPhone 8 iOS 12.4 to download the messenger and Facebook apps and some of other apps cannot download kindly please update

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 9:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2023 7:52 AM

I haven't looked up the requirements for those apps but some apps require a relatively recent version of iOS. The current iOS is version 16 so you are 4 behind. Many only support the last two versions. Try updating your iPhone 8:


Here's two different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your phone will support is on your phone.


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly. Click here --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder on a Mac computer --> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support


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Jan 7, 2023 7:52 AM in response to nordjanah

I haven't looked up the requirements for those apps but some apps require a relatively recent version of iOS. The current iOS is version 16 so you are 4 behind. Many only support the last two versions. Try updating your iPhone 8:


Here's two different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your phone will support is on your phone.


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly. Click here --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder on a Mac computer --> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support


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