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Can I get iOS 17.0.2 on iPhone XS?

How do I get it on my iPhone XS any help would be great



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iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 1, 2023 12:46 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2023 12:55 PM

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


You mention both an XS and a 6s.


iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently only update to iOS 15.7.9

An iPhone 8 and X will only update to the latest iOS, 16.7

iPhones SE (2nd and 3rd gen), XR, XS and higher will update to iOS 17.0.2


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


If you want a video about doing this, follow this link —> https://www.youtube.com/watch/1FcE86kwODQ


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.



Note that New Rapid Security Responses are delivered only beginning with iOS 16.4.1 ( About Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS - Apple Support )


For a list of equipment supporting iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, read this article --> iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices - Apple Support



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Oct 1, 2023 12:55 PM in response to Kyanotkia

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


You mention both an XS and a 6s.


iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently only update to iOS 15.7.9

An iPhone 8 and X will only update to the latest iOS, 16.7

iPhones SE (2nd and 3rd gen), XR, XS and higher will update to iOS 17.0.2


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


If you want a video about doing this, follow this link —> https://www.youtube.com/watch/1FcE86kwODQ


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.



Note that New Rapid Security Responses are delivered only beginning with iOS 16.4.1 ( About Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS - Apple Support )


For a list of equipment supporting iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, read this article --> iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices - Apple Support



Can I get iOS 17.0.2 on iPhone XS?

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