Can I update my iPhone 14 from iOS 16.0.3 to iOS 18.2.1?

My iphone 14 was upgraded to 16.0.3 a year ago. I never upgraded to 17.6.1 when it was offered. Now it wants to upgrade to 18.2.1. Can I directly upload to 18.2.1 when I didn't upload 17.6.1? There's an esim app that I'd like to use and it requires 17.4 or more.


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iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 13, 2025 5:30 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2025 5:44 PM

The answer to the question you asked is yes. You can go directly to iOS 18.2.1. In fact, it's the ONLY iOS version you can update your phone to.

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Can I update my iPhone 14 from iOS 16.0.3 to iOS 18.2.1?

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