Help to change the iOS version to new versions

Update to 15.2 and remove old versions 12.5.7

Posted on Mar 1, 2023 12:34 AM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2023 12:53 AM

You cannot pick and choose an iOS version. What you get is Settings > General > Software update > [All options are available here]



You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support



These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

  • iOS 16.3.1 —>
    • Chipset A11 - 8 / 8 Plus / X
    • Chipset A12 - XR / XS / XS Max
    • Chipset A13 - SE (2020) / 11 / 11 Pro /11 Pro Max
    • Chipset A14 - 12 Mini / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
    • Chipset A15 - SE (2022) / 13 Mini / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
    • Chipset A16 - 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
  • iOS 15.7.3 —>
    • Chipset A9 - 6S / 6S Plus /SE (1st Gen)
    • Chipset A10 - 7 / 7 Plus
  • iOS 12.5.7 —>
    • Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S
    • Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus
  • iOS 10.3.4 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5
  • iOS 10.3.3 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5C
  • iOS 9.3.6 —> iPhone 4S - Chipset A5
  • iOS 7.1.2 —> iPhone 4 - Chipset A4



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Mar 1, 2023 12:53 AM in response to Owolabi2

You cannot pick and choose an iOS version. What you get is Settings > General > Software update > [All options are available here]



You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support



These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

  • iOS 16.3.1 —>
    • Chipset A11 - 8 / 8 Plus / X
    • Chipset A12 - XR / XS / XS Max
    • Chipset A13 - SE (2020) / 11 / 11 Pro /11 Pro Max
    • Chipset A14 - 12 Mini / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
    • Chipset A15 - SE (2022) / 13 Mini / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
    • Chipset A16 - 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
  • iOS 15.7.3 —>
    • Chipset A9 - 6S / 6S Plus /SE (1st Gen)
    • Chipset A10 - 7 / 7 Plus
  • iOS 12.5.7 —>
    • Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S
    • Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus
  • iOS 10.3.4 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5
  • iOS 10.3.3 —>
    • Chipset A6 - iPhone 5C
  • iOS 9.3.6 —> iPhone 4S - Chipset A5
  • iOS 7.1.2 —> iPhone 4 - Chipset A4



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Mar 1, 2023 12:55 AM in response to Owolabi2

You cannot update to iOS 15.2 - if you can update to iOS 15, then you must upgrade to the latest version, as here iOS 15.7.3. When you install a new version, the old one is automatically "overwritten" - so you don't have to worry about deleting an old version before installing a new one.


You don't write which iPhone you have now, but here you can see your options:


  • iPhone 5S/6 can be updated to: iOS 12.5.7
  • iPhone 6S/7/SE 1.Gen can be updated to iOS 15.7.3
  • iPhone 8 or newer can be updated to: iOS 16.3.1


You can check your current version here:

SettingsGeneralAbout


You can download and install software updates here:

SettingsGeneralSoftware Update


Remember to connect to Wi-Fi and a charger. Your iPhone must have more than 50% power to update without a charger connected.


You can find more useful information here:

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If you want to update your iPhone via a PC or Mac, see here:




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