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i cant update my iphone 6 to iOS

I can’t update my iPhone 6 to iOS 15

Posted on Feb 7, 2024 11:28 AM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2024 11:37 AM

That's correct. You cannot update your nearly 9 year old iPhone to iOS 15. It lacks the hardware required and cannot be updated past iOS 12.5.7. If you need higher level iOS versions, then its time to retire your very old iPhone and buy a much newer iPhone.

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i cant update my iphone 6 to iOS

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