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I want to update my iphone

I want to update my iPhone 7

iPhone 7

Posted on Jul 9, 2023 5:14 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2023 7:28 PM

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.


iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently update to iOS 15.7.7


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Jul 9, 2023 7:28 PM in response to fakib

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.


iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently update to iOS 15.7.7


Jun 21, 2024 8:26 PM in response to Emmanuel1290

Emmanuel1290 Said:

"How can I update my iOS"

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Updating an iPhone:

So, what's the model of your iPhone? Without that being provided, refer to the following...


A. Update Using a Computer:

Have a Computer Handy? If so, try using a computer to update. Go here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. If any updates are availabe, they will install, sure enough.


B. Connecting Using Ethernet:

If WiFi is giving you issues on the computer, then connect through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple

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