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How do I update this iOS?

I need to update this phone to use a SIM card


iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 14, 2023 7:47 PM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2023 7:51 PM

the phone shouldn't need updating to use a SIM card, what issues are you having, please describe in detail.


If you see 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.7.6

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, or SE 2nd or 3rd generation,you can update to 16.5


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


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

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 14, 2023 7:51 PM in response to othman106

the phone shouldn't need updating to use a SIM card, what issues are you having, please describe in detail.


If you see 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.7.6

• If you have an iPhone 8 or higher, or SE 2nd or 3rd generation,you can update to 16.5


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


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

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



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