How can I update my iPhone 7 Plus to iOS 18?

I have updated my iphone but still it has not gone anywhere its still on the same ios I need help on this


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Original Title: how can I update my iPhone 7plus to ios 18

Posted on Aug 10, 2025 4:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2025 4:35 AM

Your iPhone 7 plus is capable of update to iOS 15.8.x. This model of iPhone fundamentally does not support and cannot be updated to iOS 16 or later.


If Apps that you need or wish to use require a more recent version of iOS than your iPhone is capable, your only option os to replace your iPhone with a much newer or current model:

iPhone models compatible with iOS 18 - Apple Support

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Aug 10, 2025 4:35 AM in response to Shangwe4556

Your iPhone 7 plus is capable of update to iOS 15.8.x. This model of iPhone fundamentally does not support and cannot be updated to iOS 16 or later.


If Apps that you need or wish to use require a more recent version of iOS than your iPhone is capable, your only option os to replace your iPhone with a much newer or current model:

iPhone models compatible with iOS 18 - Apple Support

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