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why Doesn’t my iPhone have the option to update to iOS 16 it says my updates are up to date

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 09:09 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2023 09:24 PM

Adrianramirez05 Said:

"Software Update: why Doesn’t my iPhone have the option to update to iOS 16 it says my updates are up to date"

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Incompatibility may be the culprit. So, what's the model of your iPhone?


Update Using a Computer:


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

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 16then 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:

Go Here:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 18, 2023 09:24 PM in response to Adrianramirez05

Adrianramirez05 Said:

"Software Update: why Doesn’t my iPhone have the option to update to iOS 16 it says my updates are up to date"

-------


Incompatibility may be the culprit. So, what's the model of your iPhone?


Update Using a Computer:


What to Update: Installed apps and the iOS.

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 16then 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:

Go Here:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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