How to update ios on iPhone 8plus

I can’t find a way to update my ios on my iPhone

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 7, 2025 9:31 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2025 10:32 AM

You can update an iPhone 8 Plus to the latest release of iOS 16 - currently iOS 16.7.10.

About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You cannot update an iPhone 8 Plus to iOS 17 or higher.


If your iPhone 8 Plus is already running the latest version of iOS that is compatible with it, it will tell you that it is up to date, and will not offer to update any further.

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Mar 7, 2025 10:32 AM in response to dam_gradie

You can update an iPhone 8 Plus to the latest release of iOS 16 - currently iOS 16.7.10.

About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You cannot update an iPhone 8 Plus to iOS 17 or higher.


If your iPhone 8 Plus is already running the latest version of iOS that is compatible with it, it will tell you that it is up to date, and will not offer to update any further.

Mar 7, 2025 10:46 AM in response to dam_gradie

iOS 16 is the end of the update road for the iPhone 8 Plus. Updates have ended and they will not be restarted.


If you want to run iOS 18, you will need an iPhone XR or higher model. Since you will be looking for a new phone, it would make sense to buy a newer model......something like an iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 which will support updates for the next 5-7 years.

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