I need to update my iPhone 5s

Why iphone 5s cant app download


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iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 23, 2023 3:10 AM

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Posted on Jun 23, 2023 6:37 AM

Hello ~ Since your iPhone 5s can only be updated to iOS 12.5.7 it lacks the needed hardware to run anything higher. Most new apps require a higher operating system to download and use . Unfortunately you need an iPhone 7 or higher to run iOS 15. You need to consider a new iPhone. If you consider a security hand device please take the time to read these links so you can make an informed decision by clicking on below…



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


Also:


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


Also your new choices…


Apple Store Online - Apple


~Katana-San-



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Jun 23, 2023 6:37 AM in response to kavindu98

Hello ~ Since your iPhone 5s can only be updated to iOS 12.5.7 it lacks the needed hardware to run anything higher. Most new apps require a higher operating system to download and use . Unfortunately you need an iPhone 7 or higher to run iOS 15. You need to consider a new iPhone. If you consider a security hand device please take the time to read these links so you can make an informed decision by clicking on below…



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


Also:


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


Also your new choices…


Apple Store Online - Apple


~Katana-San-



Apr 10, 2024 6:15 AM in response to sincoñequekris

Hello ~ Since your iPhone 5s can only be updated to iOS 12.5.7 it lacks the needed hardware to run anything higher. Most new apps require a higher operating system to download and use . Unfortunately you need an iPhone 7 or higher to run iOS 15. You need to consider a new iPhone. If you consider a security hand device please take the time to read these links so you can make an informed decision by clicking on below…



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


Also:


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


Also your new choices…


Apple Store Online - Apple


~Katana-San-

Sep 4, 2023 4:44 AM in response to mimran789

mimran789 wrote:

Please go to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap Automatic Updates, then turn on Download iOS Updates. Turn on Install iOS Updates. Your device will be updated automatically to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.


The device will only get the latest version of iOS or iPadOS available for it.


The OP has an iPhone 5s. The end of the line for it is the latest version of iOS 12, which I believe is currently iOS 12.5.7. The OP's iPhone can't run, and will not offer to install, iOS 16.6.

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