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I want to update my iPhone to iOS 16.5

How can I update my iPhone to iOS 16.5 so I can download app of iOS 14.5

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 1:43 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 1:44 AM

You cannot pick and choose an iOS version. What you get is Settings > General > Software update > [All options are available here]



You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support



These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

  • iOS 12.5.7 —>
    • Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S (1GB RAM)
    • Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus (1GB RAM)



Know how to...


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Aug 11, 2023 1:44 AM in response to sulaiman61

You cannot pick and choose an iOS version. What you get is Settings > General > Software update > [All options are available here]



You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support



These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

  • iOS 12.5.7 —>
    • Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S (1GB RAM)
    • Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus (1GB RAM)



Know how to...


I want to update my iPhone to iOS 16.5

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