How do I update my iPhone 7 to iOS 18?

Unfortunately, all the help in the world will not allow an iPhone 7 to run iOS 18. It can't even run iOS 16 or iOS 17.

Updates for the iPhone 7 ended at iOS 15.8.4.

Bottom line.....you need a new phone.

The iPhone 7 has reached the end-of-life support for Software Updates to the latest iOS operating system, depriving you of new features created many years ago.

Many modern apps are not compatible, limiting the usability of your device.

You are invited to visit an Apple retail store to discuss your iPhone upgrade options.

Learn about the ⇢ iPhone Upgrade Program. ⇠📲

If your iPhone is too old for a trade-in, then the only option is to recycle it for free. ♻️

Good luck! 👋🏼😉

An iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, or iPhone SE 1 isn't capable of 16 or above; they require an A11 or better CPU.

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You do not update your iPhone 7 to iOS 18. The iPhone 7, which originally ran iOS 10, cannot run iOS 16 and higher.