Can iPhone 6 update to iOS 15?

Hydardanfure wrote:

What are the procedures for updating iOS 12 to 15

The procedure is to replace the iPhone 6 with a newer iPhone. For the iPhone 6, released nearly 10 years ago, iOS 12 is the end of the line. You can't update it to iOS 13 or higher.

If you replace your iPhone, I would suggest getting one that will be able to run iOS 18. It seems likely that Apple will come out with new iPhones at about the same time they release iOS 18. You can see which existing phones will be able to run iOS 18 by looking at the list at the end of iOS 18 Preview - Apple .

Already, we are seeing some apps require iOS 16 or later. (In India, UPI payment apps require iOS 17, apparently as the result of a requirement that NCPI is imposing on all UPI app vendors.)

If you are tempted to buy a used iPhone to "save money", read

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone – Apple Community

so you know what to look for to avoid getting an Activation Locked, and possibly stolen, "brick".

The iPhone 6, introduced ten years ago, has received four major version updates. iOS 12 is the end of the line. You cannot update an iPhone 6 to iOS 13 – let alone to iOS 15.

If the reason you want to update to iOS 15 is to run apps that do not support iOS 12, it is time to buy a new or newer iPhone. Preferably one that supports iOS 18.

Kringkring03 wrote:

How to update iOS to 15?

If you own an iPhone 6, the question has been answered and the answer is you CANNOT update an iPhone 6 higher than iOS 12.5.7. If you need a higher level iOS version, then it's time to retire your nearly 11 year old iPhone and buy a much newer, more modern iPhone.

Kringkring03 wrote:

How to update iOS to 15?

You cannot update an iPhone 6 to iOS 15. For that phone, which originally ran iOS 8, iOS 12 is the end of the line.

If iOS 12 is not good enough, you will need a newer iPhone. Here is a checklist that you may find useful when you go out to purchase one.

• Since some popular apps now require iOS 16 or even iOS 17, get an iPhone that is compatible with iOS 18. Note that for 5G cellular support, you will need an iPhone 12-series phone or better. Check Technical Specifications if you have any questions about a particular model's capabilities.

iPhone models compatible with iOS 18 - Apple Support

Manuals, Specs, and Downloads - Apple Support

• If you are considering buying a used iPhone, be sure to read the following User Tip. It could help you learn what to look for to reduce your chances of purchasing an Activation-Locked and possibly stolen "brick."

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone – Apple Community

• Once you purchase a new phone, you may want to transfer your data to it.

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

• Before recycling or otherwise getting rid of the old phone, see:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Amandaagarin wrote:

How??

Read the two posts just above yours and you'll see if you own an iPhone 6, it is NOT possible to go higher than iOS 12.

That's not technically possible, sorry.

See why in this chart:

How??

How to update iOS to 15?