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I need to update my phone

so what I mean is my phone go slow so I need it to be updated

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 7:53 PM

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Sep 20, 2023 8:03 PM in response to kaliyah183

Updating your phone is most likey not goingto speed it up, you may have other issues.


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.7.9

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, or SE 2nd or 3rd generation,you can update to 17


Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


This link will show you how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


This link will show you how to update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


Sep 20, 2023 9:25 PM in response to Whoyle366

These are are the models that can install iOS 17 -


iOS 17 is compatible with the following 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

•‌ iPhone‌ 11

•‌ iPhone‌ 11 Pro

• iPhone 11 Pro Max

‌• iPhone‌ XS

‌• iPhone‌ XS Max

‌• iPhone‌ XR

• iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

I need to update my phone

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