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I want to give my iPhone 6+ to my sister, what is the latest update it will support? She does not do streaming or lots of downloads. Mostly Facebook and checks her email and some banking.

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Posted on Jul 22, 2023 8:06 AM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2023 8:09 AM

iOS 12.5.7 is as far as the iPhone 6 Plus can go. Unless you have not updated the phone in a long time, it is probably already at iOS 12.5.7

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Jul 22, 2023 8:09 AM in response to Creekergirl

iOS 12.5.7 is as far as the iPhone 6 Plus can go. Unless you have not updated the phone in a long time, it is probably already at iOS 12.5.7

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Jul 22, 2023 8:22 AM in response to Creekergirl

The Facebook app is no longer available for iOS 12, and most banking apps also require a later version of iOS than that device supports.

From the sound of it, it is probably not going to suit her needs well.

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