HT204204: Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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Q: Want to upgrade to iOS8 or iOS9 on my Apple iPhone 4

Want to upgrade from iOS 7.1 .2 on my Apple iPhone 4 to iOS 8 or iOS 9

iPhone 4, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Jun 24, 2016 10:29 AM

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Q: Want to upgrade to iOS8 or iOS9 on my Apple iPhone 4

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by Rysz,

Rysz Jun 24, 2016 10:30 AM in response to walk11
Level 7 (20,289 points)

iTunes

Jun 24, 2016 10:30 AM in response to walk11

What happened when you followed the instruction in the article that brought you here? Did they not work?
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by Georg Portenkirchner,

Georg Portenkirchner Jun 24, 2016 10:32 AM in response to walk11
Level 2 (272 points)

iTunes

Jun 24, 2016 10:32 AM in response to walk11

I am sorry, but you can't.
iOS 7.1.2 is the latest version that is supported on an iPhone 4.
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by ckuan,

ckuan Jun 24, 2016 10:36 AM in response to walk11
Level 7 (33,284 points)

Jun 24, 2016 10:36 AM in response to walk11

There's no iOS update for iPhone 4. iOS 7.1.2 is the highest you can go.
You'll need a newer iPhone to go higher.
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by Allan Eckert,

Allan Eckert Jun 24, 2016 10:36 AM in response to walk11
Level 9 (53,486 points)

Desktops

Jun 24, 2016 10:36 AM in response to walk11

Why do you wish to upgrade to iOS8 or 9?

If you need this for an app that requires them then you will have to upgrade to newer hardware that is capable of running the newer versions of iOS. Your iPhone 4 is not capable doing that.
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