How do I update iOS 16 on iPhone 6s?

iOS 16 for iPhone 6s



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iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on May 3, 2025 7:43 AM

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Posted on May 3, 2025 7:51 AM

Your iPhone 6s no longer receives the latest iOS updates and cannot go past iOS 15.8.4. While it did receive a security patch a few weeks ago, and may in the future, it will never run iOS 16. It lacks the hardware necessary. You’ll need to purchase a newer iPhone that can run iOS 16, which starts at the iPhone 8.

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May 3, 2025 7:51 AM in response to ffbox

Your iPhone 6s no longer receives the latest iOS updates and cannot go past iOS 15.8.4. While it did receive a security patch a few weeks ago, and may in the future, it will never run iOS 16. It lacks the hardware necessary. You’ll need to purchase a newer iPhone that can run iOS 16, which starts at the iPhone 8.

May 3, 2025 7:51 AM in response to ffbox

ffbox wrote:

iOS 16 for iPhone 6s


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You don't, because you can't. iOS 15.8.4 is as high as an iPhone 6s is capable of running. I'm sure you're running into apps which require a higher iOS version than your now 10 year old iPhone is capable of running. And that means you'll need to retire your obsolete phone and buy a new or much more modern iPhone at this point.


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