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WhatsApp on iphone5

Hello.

Is there a way of updating my iOS 10.3.4 on my iphone 5 to iOS 12 so I can still use whatsApp on it? It is urgent.

Posted on Nov 10, 2022 9:26 AM

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User profile for user: Bob Timmons
Bob Timmons
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Posted on Nov 10, 2022 9:47 AM

Do you have an iPhone 5 or iPhone 5s?


iPhone 5 is too old, and does not have the horsepower to run iOS 12.5.6. Extra RAM on newer iPhone 5s can run iOS 12.5.6


If you do have an iPhone 5, you will need a new phone if you want to run any higher iOS system.



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