Can I update iPhone 7 to iOS 16?

iPhone 7 cannot the updated to iOS 16, the furthest it goes is iOS 15.8.4 due to hardware limitations. iOS 16 is supported on iPhone 8 and later. As a result, you need to purchase a newer iPhone to run that.

Hello~ Your iPhone 7 cannot be updated to iOS 16 . The highest version of iOS 15 is your limit. You need a newer device…

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Updating an iPhone 7 Plus Past iOS15:

Though you Cant... Sure it's an obsolete phone and the iOS can't be updated past iOS15, but you can always try updating the apps from within them. Contact the Developer, asking them if they have any updates for you. You'll find they Contact Us info in the app's site of the App Store, or on a link on their site..

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

These are the iOS options based on an iPhone Model

• iOS 15.8.3 —> iOS 15 is compatible with these devices.
  • Chipset A9 - 6S (2GB RAM) / 6S Plus (2GB RAM) / SE (1st Gen) (2GB RAM)
  • Chipset A10 - 7 (2GB RAM) / 7 Plus (3GB RAM)

If the above is not helping...

Probably you are seeking to update because --> New Apps that require higher iOS versions than your device can be updated to... - Apple Community

Hi SravanKrA, iOS 15.8.4 has been released.