My iPhone 8 Plus can’t update to iOS 17

Vijayraor Said:

"I am using 8-plus and my bank account apps and UPI apps are asking for iOS 17 and above update, sometimes can't open banking app. So what should I do?"

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It's Time for a iOS17-Compatible iPhone.

Take this as a good reason to upgrade. Apple is proprietary --and they typically let a device go for 7 generations until is is no longer supported by updates. With no updates available, a bank would not want its customers to be insecure --updates are all about security. See here: iPhone Models Compatible with iOS 17 - Apple Support

My iPhone 8 Plus can’t update to the iOS 17

Correct. The iPhone 8 Plus cannot meet the requirements for iOS 17.

You can install iOS 16.7 on your iPhone 8 Plus though.

bittu9 Said:

"My iPhone 8 Plus can’t update to the iOS 17"

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Tried using a computer to update? See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

Since banking apps are important the quick answer is that you need a new phone . In another year that iphone 8 will be a very old phone as it came at 7 years ago

AndrewSheriff Said:

"My iPhone 8 Plus can’t update to the iOS 17"

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Upgrading an iPhone 8 Plus to iOS17:

A. You can't.  The iPhone 7 will only install to iOS 16.7. See here: iPhone models compatible with iOS 17 - Apple Support. And, for the note, even if you could update, only the latest compatible version will install.

So, what to Try:

B. Update Using a Computer:

Have a Computer Handy? If so, try using a computer to update. Use my User Tip Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. If any updates are availabe, they will install, sure enough

I am using 8-plus and my bank account apps and UPI apps are asking for iOS 17 and above update, sometimes can't open banking app. So what should I do?

My iPhone 8 Plus can’t update to the iOS 17

That is correct. You would need an iPhone XR, XS or higher model to run iOS 17.