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Update to iOS 14

please my iPhone can’t update to iOS 14 what should I do

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on May 18, 2023 5:17 PM

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Posted on May 18, 2023 5:44 PM

iOS 14 is no longer available.


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, you can update to 15.7.5

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, you can update to 16.5


Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


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

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

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May 18, 2023 5:44 PM in response to Philip147-

iOS 14 is no longer available.


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, you can update to 15.7.5

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, you can update to 16.5


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


May 27, 2023 9:56 PM in response to shahram267

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 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 Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


Update to iOS 14

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