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How can I update my iOS 6.1.6 to the newest version?

How can I upload the newest version - Im using "iOS 6.1.6"?

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Posted on Feb 7, 2016 10:40 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2017 10:44 AM

On my ipod touch its on the ios 6.1.6 and it been months or a year i been waiting so i cant get no apps help asapUser uploaded file

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Aug 11, 2017 11:02 AM in response to Arnoflorence

It depends on the device you are using. It is likely to be an iPhone 5 or older. If it is before iPhone 5, you will not be able to update your device to iOS 10.3 (the latest.) If it is an iPhone 5 you are able to update it to the latest. If it is older than iPhone 5 you will not.


If you would like to upgrade your ios, follow these steps.


1. Go to settings.


2. Click General.


3. Click software update.


4. Choose download and install.


Bear in mind that updating can slow down your device.

Feb 7, 2016 10:46 AM in response to Arnoflorence

iOS does not work on a Mac. It's for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches.


See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.


IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart


Device iOS Verson


iPhone 1 iOS 3.1.3

iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1

iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x

iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.x

iPhone 4S iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 5 iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 5c iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 5s iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 6 iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 6 Plus iOS 9.x.x

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iPod Touch 1 iOS 3.1.3

iPod Touch 2 iOS 4.2.1

iPod Touch 3 iOS 5.1.1

iPod Touch 4 iOS 6.1.x

iPod Touch 5 iOS 9.x.x

-------------------------------------------------------

iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1

iPad 2 iOS 9.x.x

iPad 3 iOS 9.x.x

iPad 4 iOS 9.x.x

iPad Mini & Mini Retina iOS 9.x.x

iPad Air iOS 9.x.x

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Select the method most appropriate for your situation.


Upgrading iOS

1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

2. iPhone Support

3. iPod Touch Support

4. iPad Support


a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5


Tap Settings > General > Software Update


If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,

then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.


b. If you are still using iOS 4 Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.


c. Resolving update problems


1. iOS - Unable to update or restore

2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

How can I update my iOS 6.1.6 to the newest version?

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