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I can’t update my iPhone 7 to iOS 16 for some reason…

I can’t update my iPhone 7 to iOS 16 for some reason…

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 07:49 AM

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See why in this compatbility list:

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Aug 14, 2023 07:51 AM in response to mimae04

An iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, or iPhone SE 1 isn't capable of 16 or above; they require an A11 or better CPU.

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