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I’m unable to update my iPhone 6

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 14, 2023 08:16 PM

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Jan 14, 2023 08:37 PM in response to 1Radhakrishna

1Radhakrishna Said:

"About software update: I’m unable to update my iPhone 6"

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Updating an iPhone 6 Past iOS12

You can't.  The iPhone will only install to iOS12. See here: Update your iPhone or iPad Software if you're Experiencing Issues with Location, Date, and Time - Apple Support. And, for the note, even if you could update, only the latest version will install: iOS 16.


For Future Reference...

Updating an iPhone:


Determining if an Update will Install:

How to do so...

A. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS 16 then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).


B. If Compatible...


1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update


then...


2. Proceed with the Update:

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