How can I update my iPhone 7 Plus to iOS 16?

My iPhone plus is not functioning properly and is requiring iOS 16



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Posted on Apr 6, 2025 05:59 PM

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Apr 6, 2025 06:06 PM in response to Robertsam4560

Your iPhone cannot update to iOS 16. It has reached the end of its road for the latest iOS updates and cannot update past iOS 15.8.4. While you did receive a Rapid Security Response update a few weeks ago, it will never run iOS 16. I also wouldn’t be surprised if your iPhone is having issues considering it’s almost 10 years old. That is a sign that it’s time to upgrade.

Apr 6, 2025 06:14 PM in response to Robertsam4560

My iPhone plus is not functioning properly and is requiring iOS 16


Your iPhone is not requiring iOS 16. One or more of your apps is requiring iOS 16.


The app developers have decided to no longer support your iPhone 7 Plus. This was a decision made by the app developers......not Apple.


In effect, the app developers are forcing you to buy a new phone if you want to use their app. They could have allowed your iPhone 7 to continue to work with their app, but they have decided against that. You can thank them for their decision.

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How can I update my iPhone 7 Plus to iOS 16?

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