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I can't update my iPhone 7

I cannot update my iphone 7 to current software date AND i followed all instructions deleted large

items to free up enoughspace AND IT STILL WON'T WORK.

PLEASE HELP ME

tHX


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iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 14, 2022 5:17 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2022 8:36 AM

Hello ~ You can update to 15.7 but your iPhone 7 cannot be updated to iOS 16. You need a need a new device. The iPhone 8 and above can receive iOS 16. If you chose to get a second hand device please take a moment to read these…


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~


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Oct 15, 2022 8:36 AM in response to SuzyinDE

Hello ~ You can update to 15.7 but your iPhone 7 cannot be updated to iOS 16. You need a need a new device. The iPhone 8 and above can receive iOS 16. If you chose to get a second hand device please take a moment to read these…


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~


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