i dont have a computer to update my phone

i would like to inform apple because i can't update my phone cause it's needed a computer to update it.then i am here to inform you to give me a chance to use my phone for update thankyou

Posted on Aug 30, 2023 12:23 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2023 12:45 PM

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


Any equipment currently running iOS 12.5.7 can't be updated to anything higher.

An iPhone 5S, 6, or 6plus, will only update to iOS 12.5.7

iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently update to iOS 15.7.8

An iPhone 8 or later will only update to the latest iOS, 16.6


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


If you want a video about doing this, follow this link —> https://www.youtube.com/watch/1FcE86kwODQ


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.



Note that New Rapid Security Responses are delivered only beginning with iOS 16.4.1 ( About Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS - Apple Support )


For a list of equipment supporting iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 (and the current 16.5), read this article --> iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices - Apple Support


For updating app software on a mobile device, follow this flow: App Store app > Updates, or select your icon in the upper right corner > click update all or scroll down past the first screen to select individual apps.


For updating hardware, click here to Compare Models --> iPhone - Compare Models - Apple




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Aug 30, 2023 12:45 PM in response to lorenc3

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


Any equipment currently running iOS 12.5.7 can't be updated to anything higher.

An iPhone 5S, 6, or 6plus, will only update to iOS 12.5.7

iPhones 6S through 7, and SE(gen. 1), will currently update to iOS 15.7.8

An iPhone 8 or later will only update to the latest iOS, 16.6


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Read the article for recommended criteria for being able to use wireless updating.


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software --> Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


If you want a video about doing this, follow this link —> https://www.youtube.com/watch/1FcE86kwODQ


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. If you want to run a higher system version than your current device is capable of running, you need to buy a newer device.



Note that New Rapid Security Responses are delivered only beginning with iOS 16.4.1 ( About Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS - Apple Support )


For a list of equipment supporting iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 (and the current 16.5), read this article --> iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices - Apple Support


For updating app software on a mobile device, follow this flow: App Store app > Updates, or select your icon in the upper right corner > click update all or scroll down past the first screen to select individual apps.


For updating hardware, click here to Compare Models --> iPhone - Compare Models - Apple




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