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What are the steps involved to upgrade my iPhone to iOS 16?
iPhone XR, 15
Zachyy wrote:
iOS 16 has already stopped being signed…
A clarification: iOS 16.7.10 is being signed for iPhone 8 and iPhone X models, though you are correct that iOS 16 is not available for iPhone XR.
Zachyy wrote:
iOS 16 has already stopped being signed…
A clarification: iOS 16.7.10 is being signed for iPhone 8 and iPhone X models, though you are correct that iOS 16 is not available for iPhone XR.
iOS 16 has already stopped being signed and when updating your iPhone, you don’t get to pick and choose which iOS software you want. You get the latest and greatest, which in this case is iOS 18.3.2.
MrHoffman wrote:
Zachyy wrote:
iOS 16 has already stopped being signed…
A clarification: iOS 16.7.10 is being signed for iPhone 8 and iPhone X models, though you are correct that iOS 16 is not available for iPhone XR.
Thank you for the clarification, MrHoffman.
An iPhone XR will update to iOS 18.3.2 (current), and not to iOS 16.
Here is: Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support
And what to do: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support
Your iPhone will always update to the most current iOS version, which is iOS 18.3.2
To update using a PC:
Update software on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes ...Apple SupportOfficial Apple Support › guide › itunes › windows
To update using a Mac:
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the FinderApple SupportOfficial Apple Support › en-us
How to install IOS 16 onto my iPhone XR?
