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How do I update my iPhone

how do I update my iPhone

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 1, 2023 6:59 PM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 7:19 PM

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


Any equipment currently running iOS 12.5.7 can't be updated to anything higher.

An iPhone 5S, 6, or 6plus, will only update to iOS 12.5.7

iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently update to iOS 15.7.8

An iPhone 8 or later will only update to the latest iOS, 16.6


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


If you want a video about doing this, follow this link —> https://www.youtube.com/watch/1FcE86kwODQ


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.




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Sep 1, 2023 7:19 PM in response to sanaa95

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


Any equipment currently running iOS 12.5.7 can't be updated to anything higher.

An iPhone 5S, 6, or 6plus, will only update to iOS 12.5.7

iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently update to iOS 15.7.8

An iPhone 8 or later will only update to the latest iOS, 16.6


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


If you want a video about doing this, follow this link —> https://www.youtube.com/watch/1FcE86kwODQ


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.




Sep 1, 2023 7:15 PM in response to sanaa95

sanaa95 Said:

"How do I update my iPhone: how do I update my iPhone"

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Updating an iPhone 11 Pro:



Update Using a Computer:

You can use a Computer to update. Read My User Tip: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip. If any updates are available, they will install, sure enough. If no WiFi, then connect your computer to Ethernet.


IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update

How do I update my iPhone

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