What u do to get the latest update

How to download and install the new system update

iPhone 6s, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 5:25 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2024 5:36 AM

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device. When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.


iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will only update to iOS 15.8.3


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



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Sep 29, 2024 5:36 AM in response to motheo113

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device. When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.


iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will only update to iOS 15.8.3


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



Sep 29, 2024 5:52 AM in response to motheo113

For iPhone in general: Update your iPhone (or iPad) - Apple Support

For iPhone 6s (2015) in particular: This model can be updated to iOS 15.8.3, but not later versions.


iOS 15 is for models iPhone 6s up to iPhone 13 & SE 3rd gen.

iOS 16 is for models iPhone 8 up to iPhone 14.

iOS 17 is for models iPhone Xr/Xs up to iPhone 15.

iOS 18 is for models iPhone Xr/Xs up to iPhone 16.


If you meant a different type of device, then please elaborate.

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