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I have been unable to update my iPhone

I cant update my phone


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iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 1, 2024 5:25 PM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2024 5:55 PM

An iPhone 6 cannot be updated beyond iOS 12. It lacks the hardware, RAM and CPU to run anything newer.


If this is about a different model iPhone, then please provide the model, iOS version it is currently running and what happens when you try to update.

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I have been unable to update my iPhone

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