Can you update iPhone 6 to iOS 14 or newer?

How to update ios14 on iPhone 6


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iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 18, 2023 1:27 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2023 1:32 AM

Hey there. If the phone is an iPhone 6 (and not an iPhone 6S) then it's not supported on iOS 14. The iPhone 6 supports up to iOS 12.


There's more info on that here: iPhone models compatible with iOS 14.7 – Apple Support (UK)


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Jan 17, 2024 4:22 AM in response to ronalyn128

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

Oct 1, 2023 7:53 AM in response to Euaggeliampel08

Euaggeliampel08 wrote:

How can I update apple iPhone 6 for iOS 14


Answer #1: You don't. See the rest of the thread to which you just replied. Repeating the question won't change the answer.


Answer #2: To run a newer version of iOS, buy a newer iPhone and set it up. Then prepare your outdated iPhone 6 to be given away and send the outdated iPhone 6 to Apple for free recycling. (I don't believe Apple will give you any trade-in credit for it – but you could ask them, and see what they said.).


Oct 20, 2023 5:44 AM in response to ChRakeshyadav

ChRakeshyadav wrote:

Update iPhone ios6 to15


I don't believe that is possible. The most recent iPhone that is able to run iOS 6 is the iPhone 5, and it can only go as high as iOS 10. Some of the earlier iPhones that can run iOS 6 cannot even upgrade that far.


If your question is really about upgrading an iPhone 6 to iOS 15, the answer is still No. The iPhone 6 can only go as high as iOS 12.


Nov 12, 2023 9:53 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

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



Nov 29, 2023 8:34 AM in response to prathamesh213

prathamesh213 wrote:

I phone 6x plus iOS 14 please


What do you mean by "6x"?


If you are asking about an iPhone 6s Plus – a more recent iPhone than the one this thread is about, it can run the latest version of iOS 15, but nothing later.


If you are asking about an iPhone 6 Plus (no "s"), then just as with the iPhone 6, iOS 12 is the end of the line.


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