I can’t see the iOS 17 update on my iPhone x

I can’t see iOS 17 updates on my iPhone x

iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 30, 2023 3:22 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2024 3:34 AM

Apple doesn't send you the update, if your phone qualifies, you can install the update yourself.


• 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 15.8.2

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.7.7

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 15, you can update to 17.4.1


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


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Apr 26, 2024 7:57 AM in response to yakubu55

yakubu55 wrote:

I can’t see iOS 17 updates on my iPhone x
if this is the case then we have to switch to android

You own an iPhone which is too old and lacks the hardware required to run iOS 17. If you think Android phones update forever (they don't by the way), then sure, go buy one. It doesn't matter to anyone here if you think Android is a better option for you. But remember, if you do buy an Android, the day will come when it too cannot update to what the most current Android OS version is.

May 9, 2024 5:26 AM in response to ashwani296

ashwani296 wrote:

I am not able to update IOS 17 in Iphone 10. Hence i am not able run my bank apps and other apps
as they request me to upgrade to IOS to 17 or higher

OK. So what’s your question? That model was discontinued 4 1/2 years ago. If your bank has chosen not to support ios 16, which is as far as that device can go, that’s something you would need to take up with them.

Apr 14, 2024 6:28 AM in response to marianah290

I’m in a similar boat I have a 13 mini but I don’t have service on it and it’s a bit cracked (not to sound ungrateful) but mainly it doesn’t have service I just use it on WiFi being that I didn’t have a phone when I moved in with my babydaddy two years ago, he bought me a prepaid Samsung then awhile in a bought myself a 13 and unfortunately it broke so I got super late on my payments then got pregnant and stopped working to be a stay at home mom but that’s besides the point, my babydaddy upgraded his phone and gave me his old one (the 13 mini with no service) now that I’ve had my baby and stay home with her while her dad is working so I need a phone with service in case the WiFi were to go down and I had to contact anyone or have an emergency so my mom graciously gave me her iPhone X in perfect condition (and In my opinion I’d consider it still one of the newer iPhones I mean he11 they come out each year sometimes multiple within a year) but I’m now learning it is too old to support any new updates from here on out but don’t worry it will still operate fine just update it to the highest ios it’ll support which is 16.7.7 and you’re all good ! The only thing is there will be some new features you may not get access to and maybe some emojis you’ll have to miss out on but other than that it’ll be fine !

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