Why does iOS 13 not run on iPhone 6?

Why does IOS13 not run on iPhone 6?

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Earlier iPhone models

Posted on Jun 7, 2023 3:35 AM

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Kurtosis12

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Posted on Jun 7, 2023 3:41 AM

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.

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Jun 7, 2023 3:41 AM in response to Martin_2

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.

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Jan 18, 2024 5:08 PM in response to Kurtosis12

It’s berry good

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