The update isn’t apprearing on my device and I don’t have a computer

the update is not appearing on my device and I don’t have a computer to update it

So how can I update it to IOS 16

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 27, 2024 3:41 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2024 4:13 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.


iPhone 7 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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Dec 27, 2024 4:13 AM in response to motunrola

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.


iPhone 7 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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