Can I update my iPhone 8 Plus to iOS 17?

Can my iPhone 8 Plus be updated to 17? It has iOS 16.7.10 and shows that it is up to date.


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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 15, 2024 4:58 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2024 5:08 PM

16.7.10 is the highest an iPhone 8 can go. If you need to use a higher version of iOS, you will need to purchase a newer phone.


• 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 16, you can update to 17.7 or 18.1

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Dec 2, 2024 3:12 AM in response to SWEYUCE

An iPhone 8 plus can be updated to 16.7.10, no further


• 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 16, you can update to 17.7.1 or 18.1.1


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


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