How do I download iOS 17 on my iPhone 7 Plus?

Trying to hook up to my brother printer on my iPhone it tells me I need IP 17.0 download I tried it does not work what am I doing wrong please help



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iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 17, 2025 4:29 PM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2025 5:26 PM

Brother has several printing apps.

  • Brother Mobile Connect requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • Brother iPrint&Scan requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Brother iPrint&Label requires iOS 16.0 or later.


Brother – Wireless & Cloud-Based: Modern Mobile Printing


Then there is AirPrint, if your Brother printer supports it. You might want to check to see whether either AirPlay or Brother iPrint&Scan will meet your needs, because the other two apps are incompatible with your iPhone 7 Plus.

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Jun 17, 2025 5:26 PM in response to renoraider

Brother has several printing apps.

  • Brother Mobile Connect requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • Brother iPrint&Scan requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Brother iPrint&Label requires iOS 16.0 or later.


Brother – Wireless & Cloud-Based: Modern Mobile Printing


Then there is AirPrint, if your Brother printer supports it. You might want to check to see whether either AirPlay or Brother iPrint&Scan will meet your needs, because the other two apps are incompatible with your iPhone 7 Plus.

Sep 13, 2025 5:24 PM in response to jhshhskkjs

jhshhskkjs wrote:

i want to update my phone


Replace it with a newer or new iPhone.


An iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus is limited to iOS 15, and newer iOS versions are not supported.


To get to iOS 17 and the current iOS 18, you will need an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone SE 2nd, or newer.


But best acquire an iPhone 11, or iPhone SE 2nd, or later, as those can run iOS 26 imminently arriving.


Oct 20, 2025 6:03 AM in response to JavedHashim

JavedHashim wrote:

Not update iPhone 7 Plus please problem solve


Here's how to solve the problem of getting a version of iOS that can run apps that require something more recent than iOS 15.*:


  • Go to iPhone - Apple or Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple.
  • Pick out a new (or newer) iiPhone that is capable of running iOS 26. (The oldest phones that Apple sells in the Certified Refurbished Store – the 14-series – have now received three major iOS updates, and so might be mid-way or a little over mid-way through their update lifetime).
  • Order it. (This step requires you to bring money.)


If you are thinking of buying a used iPhone from anywhere other than the Certified Refurbished section of Apple's online store, please read


Once you have a new Phone in hand,

then when you are satisfied that the new phone is set up properly, reset the old one


Note that the iPhone 7 Plus so old that Apple will not accept it as a trade-in. The oldest phones that still have any trade-in value are the iiPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

Apple Trade In - Apple

I believe that Apple will accept the old iPhone 7 Plus for free recycling.


Aug 24, 2026 11:47 AM in response to abuzar104

abuzar104 wrote:
how to download ios 17 on iphone7

Really? Did you read ANY of the replies? There are seven pages on every single page is the answer you're seeking. You can't download iOS 17 on your antique, out of date, no longer supported phone. Buy a new, modern iPhone. And do yourself a favor. Before posting to a thread, actually take your time to see if the answer is there. It was. Many Many Times.

Jun 17, 2025 4:38 PM in response to renoraider

What is IP? Do you mean iOS? If you have an iPhone 7 Plus as your profile indicates, it cannot update to iOS 17.


Are you trying to download an app from Brother? More than likely, you don’t need an app to be able to print. See About AirPrint - Apple Support for more information. The article lists compatible printers as well as instructions on how to use the built-in printing functionality, no app required.

Sep 11, 2026 9:46 PM in response to _Mikyy05_

_Mikyy05_ wrote:
I need update my phone


Your iPhone 7 is forever limited to iOS 15.


If you need a version of iOS newer than iOS 15, you will need a newer or new iPhone.


iPhone 11 and newer, and iPhone SE 2nd and newer, can get to iOS 26 and iOS 27; to the current and next iOS versions.


Your iPhone 7 can’t get past iOS 15.


iPhone models compatible with iOS 26 - Apple Support

Feb 2, 2026 6:12 AM in response to MpikA

MpikA wrote:

How do I download iOS 17


On an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus? You don’t. Replace it with a newer or new iPhone.


An iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus is forever limited to iOS 15, and newer iOS versions are not supported.


To get to iOS 18, you will need an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone SE 2nd, or newer.


To get to the current iOS 26, an iPhone 11 or newer, or iPhone SE 2nd or newer.


iPhone models compatible with iOS 26 - Apple Support


Feb 26, 2026 7:32 AM in response to piesie80

piesie80 wrote:

When Ian download iOS 17 update is not been downloaded


That is correct. Your iPhone 7 Plus will never receive iOS 17 – as you could have easily learned from multiple sources, including the existing five pages of this thread.


You can only update an iPhone 7 Plus as far as the latest release of iOS 15 - which you should do if you want iMessages and FaceTime to work after next January.

Apr 10, 2026 6:41 PM in response to Chris CA

Chris CA wrote:

“To get to iOS 17 and the current iOS 18, you will need an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone SE 2nd, or newer.”

iOS 17 is compatible with the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 series


This is also an old thread, seeking iOS 17 for some unspecified app.


There is presently no way to newly get to iOS 17 with any iPhone.


iPhone 11 and newer and iPhone SE 2nd and newer mentioned will all now get offered iOS 26, while the titular iPhone 7 will get none of this, being forever limited to iOS 15.


This thread largely still exists to repeat the answer “no” for the iPhone 7 folks seeking iOS versions past iOS 15.


TL;DR: iPhone 7 is supported with iOS 15, and no later.

Apr 10, 2026 7:20 PM in response to Mnoossh111

Re: “غير قادر الجهاز على كل التحديثات اواجه مشاكل كثيره بالجوال”


Automated translation (from Arablc): “The device is unable to do all the updates. I face many problems with the mobile.”


That is correct. An iPhone 7 Plus is unable to do the updates to iOS 16, 17, 18, or 26. If you need something later than iOS 15, you need a new phone.

How do I download iOS 17 on my iPhone 7 Plus?

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