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I want to update my iPhone

I want to update my iPhone

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 13, 2023 8:00 AM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2023 8:02 AM

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device. An iPhone 6 Plus will update to iOS 12.5.7


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software:

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support

or:

Update iPadOS - Apple Support


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. Apple indicates ( Unable to update my iPhone 6 Plus from 12… - Apple Community ) I need to point out the obvious and state that if you want to run a higher system version than your current device will run, that you need to buy a newer device.



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Apr 13, 2023 8:02 AM in response to ogunfuwa

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device. An iPhone 6 Plus will update to iOS 12.5.7


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software:

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support

or:

Update iPadOS - Apple Support


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. Apple indicates ( Unable to update my iPhone 6 Plus from 12… - Apple Community ) I need to point out the obvious and state that if you want to run a higher system version than your current device will run, that you need to buy a newer device.



Apr 13, 2023 8:16 AM in response to ogunfuwa

An iPhone 6 can't be updated beyond 12.5.7, it doesn't have the hardware needed to run anything higher.

If you need a higher iOS version, you will have to purchase a newer phone.


To update to 12.5.7 -


Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


This link will show you how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


This link will show you how to update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


I want to update my iPhone

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