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Can’t update iPhone

I can’t update my IPhone 7 with the latest update please help

iPhone 7

Posted on Mar 10, 2023 5:33 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2023 5:36 PM

cencale Said:

"Can’t update iPhone: I can’t update my IPhone 7 with the latest update please help"

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Updating an iPhone 7 to iOS16:

iOS16 is not an option for your iPhone model (7). This is because it does not have the hardware capable of using it.

  1. Go Here: iOS 16 - Apple
  2. Scroll to: See the full list of what’s new in iOS 16.
  3. Screenshot
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Mar 10, 2023 5:36 PM in response to cencale

cencale Said:

"Can’t update iPhone: I can’t update my IPhone 7 with the latest update please help"

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Updating an iPhone 7 to iOS16:

iOS16 is not an option for your iPhone model (7). This is because it does not have the hardware capable of using it.

  1. Go Here: iOS 16 - Apple
  2. Scroll to: See the full list of what’s new in iOS 16.
  3. Screenshot

Mar 10, 2023 5:45 PM in response to cencale

You can update to iOS 15.7.3, but not iOS 16.


To update over the air from the phone all of these requirements must be met:

  • You need at least 10 GB of free storage for iOS 16 or 6 GB for iOS 15 or lower; more is better
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot)
  • The phone must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The phone must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The phone must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • The phone cannot be in Airplane mode and must have a cellular data connection
  • You cannot still have a beta version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it


If you can't meet all of them you can still update using your computer.

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