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How to update software

How to update software on iPhone 7

iPhone 7

Posted on May 5, 2023 11:00 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2023 11:01 PM

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch



• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, you can update to 15.7.4

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, you can update to 16.4.1(a)



Go to Settings > General > Software Update.



This link will show you how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



This link will show you how to update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


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May 5, 2023 11:01 PM in response to nonhle48

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch



• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, you can update to 15.7.4

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, you can update to 16.4.1(a)



Go to Settings > General > Software Update.



This link will show you how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



This link will show you how to update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


How to update software

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