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How do I update my iPhone 7 Plus

I need to update my iPhone because it’s working slow

Posted on Sep 23, 2023 8:48 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2023 8:55 PM

Prettyface_vine Said:

"How do I update my iPhone 7 Plus: I need to update my iPhone because it’s working slow"

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"update" OR "upgrade"?

About iPhone Updates and Upgrades:



I. Updating an iPhone 7:

A. The iPhone 7 will only install to iOS 15. See here: Update your iPhone or iPad Software if you're Experiencing Issues with Location, Date, and Time - Apple Support. And, for the note, even if you could update, only the latest version will install.

So, what to Try:

B. Update Using a Computer:

Have a Computer Handy? If so, try using a computer to update. Go here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. If any updates are availabe, they will install, sure enough.


II. Upgrading iPhone Space:

You Can't: Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do...

Clear Space, Using my User Tips:

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Sep 23, 2023 8:55 PM in response to Prettyface_vine

Prettyface_vine Said:

"How do I update my iPhone 7 Plus: I need to update my iPhone because it’s working slow"

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"update" OR "upgrade"?

About iPhone Updates and Upgrades:



I. Updating an iPhone 7:

A. The iPhone 7 will only install to iOS 15. See here: Update your iPhone or iPad Software if you're Experiencing Issues with Location, Date, and Time - Apple Support. And, for the note, even if you could update, only the latest version will install.

So, what to Try:

B. Update Using a Computer:

Have a Computer Handy? If so, try using a computer to update. Go here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. If any updates are availabe, they will install, sure enough.


II. Upgrading iPhone Space:

You Can't: Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do...

Clear Space, Using my User Tips:

Sep 24, 2023 7:25 AM in response to dulcie161

dulcie161 Said:

How do I update?

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Please Provide More on your iPhone:

What's your iPhone model? What are you looking to update to? Without that being provided, read the following...


Updating an iPhone to iOS1$:

Update Using a Computer:

What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.


How to do so...

A. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS17then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


B. If Compatible...


1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

Go Here:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

How do I update my iPhone 7 Plus

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