Age verification on iPhone 14 Plus after update 26 4

Age verification is not required for installing or updating iOS itself. Anyone can download and apply iOS updates without needing to prove their age.

However, certain Apple services do enforce age verification. For example:

• Apple Card (Apple’s credit card service) requires users to meet eligibility criteria, including age verification, since it involves financial products regulated by law.
• Apple Cash (Apple’s peer-to-peer payment system) also requires age verification to ensure compliance with banking and financial regulations.

In short, while iOS updates are universally accessible, Apple’s financial services demand proof of age to protect users and meet legal obligations.

Open the Settings app, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap your Apple Cash card. Verify Identity button in Wallet & Apple Pay settings on iPhone. Read more

Verify your identity for Apple Card or Apple Cash