updating iPhone iOS

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I just updated my iPhone 8's iOS to 16.7.7. The phone indicates that it is up to date with 16.7.7 How can I update to 17.4.1?

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Posted on Apr 5, 2024 6:56 AM

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An iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X isn't capable of 17 or above; they require an A12 or better CPU.

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Many thanks. Do you have any idea of how being excluded from 17 and above updates will impact the security and functionality of my phone?

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If you want to see a list of new features in iOS 17, you could look at

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Apple still occasionally patches 16; over time, fewer application updates will remain available for it.

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Thanks again. Planned obsolescence at work!

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