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Can I update my iPhone 7 to iOS 17?

I want to update iOS 17 with iPhone 7


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iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 7:13 PM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2023 7:15 PM

Hello addai23!


That is impossible for two reasons.


  1. Your iPhone 7 can only be updated to iOS 15.7.7.
  2. iOS 17 has not been released yet. It is scheduled to be released in the fall.


I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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Jul 28, 2023 3:38 PM in response to jrpentland

Where did you hear that?


According to this, iOS 17 is compatible with these iPhone models:


  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max

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  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone SE
  • (2nd generation or later)


According to your post, everything below the yellow hand would not be compatible with iOS 17, which Apple says is compatible.

Can I update my iPhone 7 to iOS 17?

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