How to update iPhone to iOS 16 and List of iPhones that cannot be updated
Here's How to Update Your iPhone to iOS 16 and List of iPhones Not Eligible for iOS 16 Updates.
Apple launched the iOS 16 update in a WWDC event held on 6th June, 2022. The new iOS 16 came with a lot of advance and more exciting updates. Some of these include Live Text in Video, New Lock Screen & Focus Filters, Family Sharing, Edit and Unsend Messages, SharePlay in Real-Time, Apple Pay & Pay Later, Wallet Updates Apple Maps updates, Safety Checks, and More.
As we all know that Apple use to come with surprising culture whenever it's updating iOS, this implies that some of the previous iPhones will not be getting this new update. Hence, if you’re looking to explore the features that come with the new iOS 16, you should make sure to get iPhone model that supports the new iOS.
In this post, I will take you through how to update your iPhone to the iOS 16 and reveal to you iOS devices that will not be eligible for updating.
How to update your iPhone to iOS 16.
Follow the below instructions to update your iPhone to iOS 16.
- First of all, backup your device data using iCloud or your computer
- Second of all, connect your iPhone to charger
- Next connect your iPhone to internet via WiFi
- Then go-to 'Settings App'
- Click on 'General'
- Then tap 'Software Update'
- You will see your last version, Apple Inc and File size of the version
- Then the new iOS will be available for upgrade under it.
- Tap 'Instal Now' or 'Download and Install'
- Enter your Passcode
- Then tap 'Install Now' again to begin upgrading your iPhone iOS.
That's the simple ways to update your iPhone to new iOS under "Settings" >> "General" >> "Software Update".
List of iPhones Not Getting iOS 16 Updates.
Here are list of devices that won't be getting the new iOS 16 version update. So can decide if you're buying a new iPhone.
- iPhone SE (1st Generation)
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPod Touch (7th Generation)
Those devices are list of iPhones not getting iOS 16 update. So if your iPhone is not on the list, you can easily update to new iOS simply by using the guide above.
However, those device on the list support iOS 15 which has already been updated in 2021. It also come will exclusive and amazing features too.
And if your iPhone is on the list, you can decide whether to get a new iPhone which it model support iOS 16. However, do note that some tipster has made a forecast that it is possible that when the next version of iOS is being released, iPhones like the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will not support that version. So, be well prepared if you’re on those iPhone models.
Conclusion
How to update your iPhone to iOS 16 version as well as supported device that can be updated has been revealed in this post. I hope you find it interesting and helpful?
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