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Ho do I do it to update my iPhone 6 how I updated is version

my Can not download can not update apps

iPhone 6

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 2:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2023 2:22 PM

The iPhone 6 cannot update beyond iOS 12.5.7. That is the most current version it supports. It lacks the hardware, RAM and CPU for anything newer.


If the apps you want require a newer iOS version, then thr only option is to get a newer iPhone model, that can run that iOS version at least. The iPhone 6 is 9 years old at this point.

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Aug 16, 2023 2:22 PM in response to Olakunle23

The iPhone 6 cannot update beyond iOS 12.5.7. That is the most current version it supports. It lacks the hardware, RAM and CPU for anything newer.


If the apps you want require a newer iOS version, then thr only option is to get a newer iPhone model, that can run that iOS version at least. The iPhone 6 is 9 years old at this point.

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Ho do I do it to update my iPhone 6 how I updated is version

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