Can you update iPhone 6 to iOS 14 or newer?

I want to update iPhone 6 to iOS 14

Then, you need to buy an iPhone 7 or higher model.

nurainisa wrote:

update ios 14 iPhone 6plus

25 pages and this has been answered over and over and over. You CANNOT update an iPhone 6 (any model iPhone 6) to iOS 14.

I actually built one. Man, you do not want to go there, the headache you get from jumping dimensions is just not worth it. Plus some of those dimensions can get pretty rough

A much needed change. As we are the only ones reading anything in these types of posts, I doubt it will be an issue.

Lawrence Finch wrote:

See the Apple Recommended post at the top of this page to see if you can update your phone.

Due to Apple releasing iOS 15/16 updates, iOS 17, and a new generation of iPhones, the chart is now a bit old. I assume that the lines for iOS 3.1.3 through 12.5.7 are still correct, but that the new final lines (as of 11/12/2023) should be:

• 15.8 – 6s, 6s Plus, SE (1st gen.), 7, 7 Plus
• 16.7.2 – 8, 8 Plus, X
• 17.1.1 (current version) – SE (2nd, 3rd gen.), XR, XS, XSMax, all models belonging to the 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15 series

About iOS 15 Updates - Apple Support

About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support

About iOS 17 Updates - Apple Support

Myairpodsnotworking wrote:

Help sir I want update in iPhone 6 software update pls

Did you read ANYTHING past the first post? You CANNOT update an iPhone 6 past iOS 12.5.7, period. Buy a new iPhone.

tawhid192 wrote:

Updates iPhone 6 version update iOS 14

Sure!

On the next full moon, take your phone out into a wooded glade, preferably near running water. Draw a circle on the ground that is precisely 1023 inches in diameter. Then, carefully walking around the circle 17 times counter-clockwise then three times clockwise. Your phone will then be upgradeable.

And if you believe that I have a lovely bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you cheap.

Think about it. This thread is about updating an iPhone 6 to iOS 14, which is NOT possible. If you can't update an iPhone 6 to iOS 14, then you CANNOT update one to iOS 15, or iOS 16 or iOS 17 and next year, you won't be update it to iOS 18.

The question has already been answered. It is not possible to install iOS 14 on an iPhone 6

Hello ~ You can update to iOS 12.5.9 but no further. Click on the links below….

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

If you need a higher version of iOS you will need a newer iPhone. Click below to shop for a new device…

iPhone - Apple Official Site

If you purchase a second hand device please take a moment to read these helpful links by clicking on below to make an informed decision…

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Also:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone

~Katana-San~

moussa157 wrote:

Software update iphone 6

If your iPhone 6 is running something earlier than iOS 12.5.7, you should be able to update it to iOS 12.5.7, using these directions:

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If your iPhone 6 is running iOS 12.5.7, it is already at the end of the line (barring the possible – if rather unlikely – release of additional iOS 12 security patches). You cannot get it to run iOS 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, or any other newer version of iOS that Apple may release in the future.

To run current or recent versions of iOS, you will need a hardware upgrade. Here are two sources. (These links are for the U.S. sites; the sites for your country might be a little different.)

Buy iPhone - Apple

Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple

Bring money. Apple has a trade-in program, but when I asked the trade-in tool about the credit for an iPhone 6, the site put up the message

"Based on what you've told us, your iPhone is ready to recycle. While it doesn't qualify for a gift card, just send it to us and we'll recycle it for free."

Bob Timmons wrote:

You are not ready if you have an iPhone 6.

Do you have an iPhone 7?

Maybe he is ready to go out and buy a new iPhone, or a Certified Refurbished one. One would think that after 5 pages (in this thread alone), it would be clear that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cannot run iOS 13 or higher.

Buy iPhone - Apple

Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple

Kiradenis180 wrote:

I want to update my iOS

Then, if your phone is compatible with a newer version of iOS, do so:

How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

But an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus will never run iOS 13 or higher, no matter how many times you ask. An iPhone 6s or 6s Plus will never run iOS 16 or higher, no matter how many times you ask. If your phone does not offer any update, it's likely because you've reached the current end of the line for its hardware model.

If you want to run a newer version of iOS than your current iPhone is capable of running, your options are either to do without, or to purchase a replacement for the outdated iPhone.

Servant of Cats wrote:

Kiradenis180 wrote:

I want to update my iOS

Then, if your phone is compatible with a newer version of iOS, do so:

How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

But an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus will never run iOS 13 or higher, no matter how many times you ask. An iPhone 6s or 6s Plus will never run iOS 16 or higher, no matter how many times you ask. If your phone does not offer any update, it's likely because you've reached the current end of the line for its hardware model.

If you want to run a newer version of iOS than your current iPhone is capable of running, your options are either to do without, or to purchase a replacement for the outdated iPhone.

I think you linked to the wrong article 😏

Lawrence Finch wrote:

Servant of Cats wrote:

Kiradenis180 wrote:

I want to update my iOS

Then, if your phone is compatible with a newer version of iOS, do so:

How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

…

I think you linked to the wrong article 😏

Oops!

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

As a mea culpa, here's a link to another one that I have bookmarked. Looking at it right now, I think you might recognize it.

Updating iOS: common issues and solutions - Apple Community