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blossom00 Author

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How to update my iPhone to iOS 15.5

It usually asks me to update my phone I want to download apps

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 1:56 PM

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Raicya

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 5:42 AM

iPhone 7, iOS 14

If it is an iPhone 7 you can update to iOS 15.7.9, see -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 12 -> iOS 16.

iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK)

You need about 8 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install.

See the following Apple articles:

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

If your iPhone or iPad won't update

If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support

You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)

If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

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