Can I intall iOS 16 on iPhone 7 Plus?

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Posted on Jan 29, 2025 3:57 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2025 7:11 PM

No, you cannot. The iPhone 7 Plus is not compatible with iOS 16 and higher.


I would recommend against buying an old iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X to run iOS 16. Already we are seeing some popular apps requiring a minimum of iOS 17, including the Netflix app, and all UPI payment apps in India. If your goal is to be able to run current apps, getting a phone that is compatible with iOS 17/18 makes more sense.

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Jan 29, 2025 7:11 PM in response to abduljasinmayin

No, you cannot. The iPhone 7 Plus is not compatible with iOS 16 and higher.


I would recommend against buying an old iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X to run iOS 16. Already we are seeing some popular apps requiring a minimum of iOS 17, including the Netflix app, and all UPI payment apps in India. If your goal is to be able to run current apps, getting a phone that is compatible with iOS 17/18 makes more sense.

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