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How can I upgrade my iPhone 7 to iOS 16?

iPhone 7

iOS 15.8.3


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iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 8, 2024 12:07 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2024 12:13 PM

That is not possible, your phone doesn't have the hardware needed to run anything higher than iOS 15.8.3

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Oct 8, 2024 12:10 PM in response to binta182

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.8.3

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.7.10

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 15, you can update to 17.7 or 18.0.1


Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


This link will show you how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


This link will show you how to update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


How can I upgrade my iPhone 7 to iOS 16?

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