Can you update iPhone 6 to iOS 14 or newer?

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Lawrence Finch wrote:

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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

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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

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No, it's not going to happen.

An iPhone 6/6 plus 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

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

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support

Here's how to upgrade from an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, running iOS 12.5.7, to an iPhone running a newer version of iOS. It involves a hardware upgrade. A paid hardware upgrade.

Step 1: Buy a newer iPhone that can run a more recent version of iOS. Beware of the temptation to buy any used iPhone whose price seems "too good to be true" or that – if from a seller other than Apple – does not thoroughly check out as unlocked BEFORE you hand over your money. If you buy a "hot" (stolen), Activation-Locked phone, you will be buying a brick, and odds are that you will never see your money again.

Buy iPhone - Apple (link for U.S. store)

Certified Refurbished Products - Apple (link for U.S. store)

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

I would suggest a model that can run iOS 17. There's no big disadvantage to running iOS 15 or 16 right now, but in a few years, app makers may have moved on to iOS 17 as a base requirement. That would give a phone which can run iOS 17 a longer period of compatibility with new apps, than a phone which can't.

iPhone models compatible with iOS 17 - Apple Support.

Step 2: Use Quick Start or other methods (iCloud synchronization, etc.) to set up your new iPhone. Your iPhone 6 will need to be running at least iOS 11 to support a Quick Start transfer. But it can run iOS 12.5.7, so it sounds as if that won't be an issue. You may also need to contact your phone company (carrier) to transfer service.

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Step 3: Prepare your outdated iPhone 6 for sale, donation, or recycling.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Step 4: If you do not know of anyone who would like to have, or pay you for, your outdated iPhone 6, send it back to Apple for recycling. I don't think Apple will offer you anything (like a gift card) for the return of an iPhone 6, but they may offer to recycle the phone for free.

Apple Trade In - Apple

Step 5: Enjoy the new iPhone that you purchased in step #1 and set up in step #2!

Musurmonov wrote:

l have iPhone 6 ,but it is ios 10. My iPhone 6 need update iOS 14 version

What's available for your iPhone 6 is the latest version of iOS 12 – iOS 12.5.7. I'm not sure how much gain you will get upgrading from iOS 10 to iOS 12 at this late date, but if you want to do that, see the second link below. (Note: like all production upgrades, this is a one-way upgrade. Do it, and you won't be able to go back.)

About iOS 12 Updates - Apple Support

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If you need anything later than that, you will need to get a new iPhone.

Hello ~ You can update to iOS 12.5.7 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~

Hello ~ You can update to iOS 12.5.7 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~

ronalyn128 wrote:

How to update iphone 6 plus

You can update your iPhone 6 Plus as far as the latest release of iOS 12.

About iOS 12 Updates - Apple Support

If you are already there, your iPhone 6 Plus will not offer you any more updates. If by some chance you are not there yet, see:

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Updating iOS: common issues and solutions - Apple Community

marisacici07 wrote:

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According to its App Store Preview page, the YouTube app requires iOS 14.0 or later. The iPhone 6 cannot run iOS 13 or later. Therefore, if you have an iPhone 6, you cannot download or run the current version of the YouTube app on that phone.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youtube-watch-listen-stream/id544007664

Khadka_rajukumar wrote:

I need

If what you need is to upgrade an iPhone 6 to iOS 14 or newer – you can't.

If what you need is something else, please see

Writing an effective Apple Support Communities question – Apple Community

Then start a new thread on that topic, so as not to sidetrack this one.

There's no way to run iOS 13 or later on the iPhone 6. If you want recent versions of iOS, your only options are to "go without" or to get a replacement for the outdated iPhone.

You may want to look for a phone that is recent enough to run iOS 16 or 17.

iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices - Apple Support

iPhone models compatible with iOS 17 - Apple Support

If you are thinking of buying a used iPhone, carefully review the pre-purchase checklist in

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

so that you buy a phone that is prepared properly for a new owner – not an Activation-Locked "brick".

48sifatxyz wrote:

My iPhone 6 Plus iOS update Poblam

The iPhone 6 Plus cannot run iOS 13 or higher.

If you are running the latest version of iOS 12 – which is currently iOS 12.5.7 – there is no "iOS update Poblam." The system is working as designed. It is not offering you any updates because there are not any updates which are compatible with your iPhone. If there are apps that won't run on your iPhone because they require a higher version of iOS, your choices are to do without those apps, or to get a less outdated iPhone.

About iOS 12 Updates - Apple Support

If you are running a version of iOS earlier than 12.5.7, and having trouble updating to 12.5.7, see

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Updating iOS: common issues and solutions - Apple Community

jennica144 wrote:

i want to update my iphone, because i want my iphone to install the other app

The only way your want can be satisfied is to get rid of your 9 year old iPhone and get a model that supports newer versions.

• iPhone XR, XS, SE 2nd or 3rd edition, iPhone 11 and newer: You can update to iOS 17.2.1
• iPhone 8, and iPhone X you can update to 16.7.3
• Any iPhone series 6S and 7, and original SE: You can update to 15.8
• iPhone 5S or 6: You cannot update to iOS 13 or higher; you can update only to iOS 12.5.7
• iPhone 5: You can update only to 10.3.4
• iPhone 5C: You can update only to 10.3.3
• iPhone 4S: You can update only to 9.3.6
• iPhone 4: You can update only to 7.1.2

If 

abdullah_Mughal-001 wrote:

Yes it’s my need

If running something higher than iOS 12.5.7 is your need, then you need to replace your outdated iPhone 6 with a newer iPhone.

Myairpodsnotworking wrote:

Hello sir

I want updated iPhone 6 my mobile pls

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