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My iPhone 6 has iOS 12.5.4; I cannot update to iOS 13 - why?

My iPhone 6 has iOS 12.5.4; I cannot update to iOS 13 - why?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 16, 2021 05:39 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2021 05:59 AM

The iPhone 6 is not compatible with any version of iOS above 12.5.4. It is too old and doesn’t have enough processing power for anything higher.

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Sep 16, 2021 05:59 AM in response to PatrickSchur

The iPhone 6 is not compatible with any version of iOS above 12.5.4. It is too old and doesn’t have enough processing power for anything higher.

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Sep 18, 2021 09:45 AM in response to GOLFYGIRL

Hello ~ Take a look here:

Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

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Sep 16, 2021 08:59 AM in response to AKRBTN

I just read online, Sept 20,2021, the iphone6s will be eligible for iOS15!

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Sep 16, 2021 09:01 AM in response to GOLFYGIRL

Yes, the iPhone 6S will, the iPhone 6 will not.

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Sep 18, 2021 09:43 AM in response to PatrickSchur

My iPhone 6 has iOS 12.5.4; I cannot update to iOS 13 - why?

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Sep 18, 2021 09:44 AM in response to Sudesh1122

Read the responses above. It's clearly spelled out why.

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