Unable to update iOS 18.5 on iPhone

I need a software update help



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Original Title: i wan to update my ios 18.5 was nt able to do it

Posted on Jun 25, 2025 1:53 AM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2025 4:17 AM

What model phone do you have?


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.8.4

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.7.11

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 16, you can update to 18.5

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Jun 25, 2025 4:17 AM in response to adenike18

What model phone do you have?


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.8.4

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.7.11

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 16, you can update to 18.5

Jul 14, 2025 10:22 PM in response to adenike18

I’ve been having the same issue since the update came out and my phone still can’t accept the update. I have tons of storage space, it’s a 14promax and still it just won’t update.. and it affects my phone carrier system. Half the time my phone doesn’t ring all of a sudden.. It’s really a frustrating update.. needs fixing pronto..

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