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How can I change my iOS

How can I change my iOS version

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Posted on Jun 27, 2023 1:44 PM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2023 2:06 PM

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


• 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, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.7.7

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, or SE 2nd or 3rd generation,you can update to 16.5.1


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


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Question marked as Best reply

Jun 27, 2023 2:06 PM in response to Chachabtc

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


• 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, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.7.7

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, or SE 2nd or 3rd generation,you can update to 16.5.1


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


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