Upgrade to 16.6.1

I want to upgrade to 16.6.1

If I‘m connected to iCloud I can consider being backed up, so if I have a problem, for whatever reason, I can get all my info off of iCloud?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 11:35 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 11:43 AM

Your profile shows that you may have an iPhone 6 with iOS 12 installed. If that is the case then you will not be able to update your iPhone 6 to iOS 16.6.1.

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If you have a newer model iPhone and can update to iOS 16.6.1, and you have an iCloud subscription and create daily automatic backups on iCloud, then the answer to your question is a YES.


Axel F.

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Sep 9, 2023 11:43 AM in response to SueFromPrincetonNJ

Your profile shows that you may have an iPhone 6 with iOS 12 installed. If that is the case then you will not be able to update your iPhone 6 to iOS 16.6.1.

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If you have a newer model iPhone and can update to iOS 16.6.1, and you have an iCloud subscription and create daily automatic backups on iCloud, then the answer to your question is a YES.


Axel F.

Sep 9, 2023 1:02 PM in response to SueFromPrincetonNJ

If your iPhone SE is a 2nd Generation or newer, then you can update it to iOS 16.6.1.

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Make sure that your iPhone is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Software Update: If there is an update available for your iPhone then it will be listed here. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and update your iPhone. 

  • Your iPhone must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  • Ensure that you do not have a beta profile installed from a previous version
  • The iPhone can not be in Low Power mode
  • The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  • Your iPhone must have at least 8GB or more free storage space
  • Your iPhone cannot be connected through VPN
  • You should leave the phone plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


Axel F.

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