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My software is up to date of iOS 12.5.7 but still other app can’t be installed.what can I do

My iPhone is iPhone 6plus , iOS 12.5.7 ,can’t update new version of iOS , when I go to setting and update software it telling me that “your software is up to date iOS 12.5.7 “, and other app can not be installed because of iOS ..what can I do

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 8, 2024 12:41 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2024 12:53 AM

Since many apps require now more recent iOS versions (but your iPhone model cannot support iOS past version 12.5.7) you need to buy a new(er) iPhone model, as per this compatibility list:

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My software is up to date of iOS 12.5.7 but still other app can’t be installed.what can I do

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