My iPhone 7 wouldn’t update past iOS 15.8.3.

Do any of you know how to fix this? I’m having so much trouble with iOS 15.8.3. The iOS update that I want to perform is iOS 18.1.1. Any replies?





-Bardhykswodocci






Earlier iPhone models

Posted on Mar 15, 2025 03:32 PM

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Mar 15, 2025 03:36 PM in response to Bardhykswodocci

There is nothing to fix. An iPhone 7 can't be updated beyond 15.8.3, it doesn't have the hardware required to run anything higher.

If you need a higher iOS version, you will have to purchase a newer phone.


• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.8.3

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.7.10

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 16, you can update to 18.3.2


Maybe if you post what issues you are having, someone in here can help.

Apr 26, 2025 01:58 PM in response to Iphoneliver2016

Iphoneliver2016 wrote:

I think there might be a glitch with my iPhone 7 because you know the latest version is 15.83 but just a few hours ago I updated to 15.84 can you let me know if it is a glitch or not


iOS 15.8.4 was released on March 31, 2025.


The reply from Servant of Cats predates that availability.


iPhone 7 isn’t going to get iOS 16 or later.

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