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How to update my iPhone iOS?

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Posted on Dec 18, 2023 11:04 AM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Dec 18, 2023 11:07 AM

Go to Settings/General/About and note the iPhone Model Name, then check its version compatibility from this list:

iPhone XR, XS, SE 2nd or 3rd edition, iPhone 11 and newer: You can update to iOS 17.2
iPhone 8, and iPhone X you can update to 16.7.2
Any iPhone series 6S and 7, and original SE: You can update to 15.8
iPhone 5S or 6: You cannot update to iOS 13 or higher; you can update only to iOS 12.5.7
iPhone 5: You can update only to 10.3.4
iPhone 5C: You can update only to 10.3.3
iPhone 4S: You can update only to 9.3.6
iPhone 4: You can update only to 7.1.2

If your phone is eligible to be updated go to Settings/General/Software Update and follow the instructions.

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