How do I update iOS 16 on my iPhone 7?

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iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 15, 2025 12:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2025 12:07 PM

This is not possible.

You need an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X to run iOS 16. A newer phone will run iOS 18.

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Feb 15, 2025 12:07 PM in response to Krishu144

This is not possible.

You need an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X to run iOS 16. A newer phone will run iOS 18.

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