Phone not up to date

my phone doesnt give me the option to update to 16.0. it says Im up to date at 15.8.2.

Posted on Jun 17, 2024 3:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2024 3:25 PM

my phone doesnt give me the option to update to 16.0. it says Im up to date at 15.8.2.


This message would indicate that you have an an iPhone 6s, an iPhone 6s Plus an iPhone 7, or an iPhone 7 Plus.


None of these models can update to iOS 16. That's why you see the message that you are up to date.


You need an iPhone 8 or higher model if you want to run iOS 16.



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Jun 17, 2024 3:25 PM in response to JackieC2024

my phone doesnt give me the option to update to 16.0. it says Im up to date at 15.8.2.


This message would indicate that you have an an iPhone 6s, an iPhone 6s Plus an iPhone 7, or an iPhone 7 Plus.


None of these models can update to iOS 16. That's why you see the message that you are up to date.


You need an iPhone 8 or higher model if you want to run iOS 16.



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