Unable to update iPhone X to iOS 17

iPhone X only able to use iOS 16.7.10, I tried to use Apple store app but it direct me to the update but the update required iOS 17, then I tried to browse the Apple website online, but it redirect me to sto app and then to the update, seriously??? what to do???


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Posted on Jan 9, 2025 04:34 PM

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Jan 9, 2025 08:57 PM in response to Gold999


Perhaps to force-quit** your iPhone ~ that it may

get past its software glitch. But that cannot make

a old obsolete phone renew itself, like legendary

Phoenix; & rise out of burn-dust once again. 🙃


** Turn off your device and turn it on again:

//support.apple.com/en-us/118259


Maybe some other tricks with Safari browser

can be in order, for that to help in this matter?

If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Or if you have a good backup to PC or Mac use that

and restore the system from the computer backup.

Back up iPhone - Apple Support


Jan 22, 2025 10:14 PM in response to Deep8989

Deep8989 wrote:

iPhone X update iOS 17 please sar ji🙏🙏


No iOS 17 update for the iPhone X.


The iPhone X ran iOS 11.0.1 when it came out over seven years ago, and it got five major version updates, but iOS 16 is the end of the line. Saying "please" and using emojis will not magically upgrade the iPhone X's hardware to make it compatible with later iOS versions.


Some links that you may find helpful:


Buy iPhone - Apple

Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple

Apple Trade In - Apple

iPhone models compatible with iOS 18 - Apple Support

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


Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Jan 9, 2025 08:30 PM in response to Gold999

  • iPhone X hardware is old and not compatible with iOS 17 - It’s obvious
  • New version of Apple Store app require iOS 17 or later- It’s clear
  • So I can’t use Apple Store app via iPhone X - Ok…………..
  • But why don’t let user to browse Apple website with Safari on iPhone X or maybe earlier model??? And redirects me back to the update that I’m not able to do it??? - This is non-sense and ridiculous!!!
  • It’s definitely an infinite loop!!! I understood Apple would probably happy see user upgrade their old phone, but not everyone can, and it’s just simple task: to browse Apple website : (


Any expertise here can help me to solve this issue:


“Use an old iPhone to browse Apple website without being redirects to the Apple Store app.”


Thank you everyone.

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