What iPhones will not get iOS 15?

iOS 15 is compatible with the iPhone 6S and later.
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The following iPhones will be compatible with iOS 15, according to Apple:
  • iPhone 13.
  • iPhone 13 Mini.
  • iPhone 13 Pro.
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max.
  • iPhone 12.
  • iPhone 12 Mini.
  • iPhone 12 Pro.
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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Will all iPhones get iOS 15?

iOS 15 is compatible with the iPhone 6s and later, which means it runs on all devices that are able to run iOS 14, and it was released on September 20, 2021.
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What iPhones are still supported by iOS 15?

Supported devices
  • iPhone 6S & 6S Plus.
  • iPhone SE (1st generation)
  • iPhone 7 & 7 Plus.
  • iPhone 8 & 8 Plus.
  • iPhone X.
  • iPhone XS & XS Max.
  • iPhone XR.
  • iPhone 11.
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Is iOS 15 not for iPhone 7?

With iOS 15, Apple supported devices as old as the second-generation iPhone SE, including the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
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Will iPhone 7 still work in 2023?

The iPhone 7 will be officially supported till September 12, 2022, which is when iOS 16 gets released.
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These iPhones Won't Get iOS 16



How much longer will iPhone 7 be supported?

But, it still receives iOS 15 security updates (as of October 31, 2022). The last version of iOS to support iPhone 7 is iOS 15.7. 3 In June 2022, Apple announced that it will drop support for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus with the release of iOS 16.
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What is the oldest iPhone that supports iOS 15?

iOS 15 is compatible with the iPhone 6S and later.
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Will iPhone 7 get iOS 16?

It's bad news if your iPhone is older than the iPhone 8—Apple has ended support for the iPhone 7 and older, so you won't be able to upgrade your iPhone software to iOS 16.
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What will iOS 16 run on?

Basically, if you have an iPhone 8 (2017) or newer (including the second- and third-gen iPhone SE), you can download and run iOS 16. That doesn't mean every feature in the update will be available on your iPhone, though, as some features like Live Text work only with iPhones powered by an A12 Bionic chip or newer.
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What iPhones are no longer supported?

Here's a list of the iPhones getting discontinued:
  • iPhone 11. (Image credit: Future) ...
  • iPhone 12 Mini. (Image credit: TechRadar) ...
  • iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The loss of 2021's Pro models mean no more Sierra Blue iPhones either. ( ...
  • Apple Watch Series 3. (Image credit: Future)
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Can iOS 15 work on iPhone 6?

This release features a critical WebKit security update, so you should update right away. If you have an iPhone 6s or newer, your phone is compatible with iOS 15 and you should have the latest version, iOS 15.6. 1.
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Will iPhone XR get iOS 15?

In addition to the new iPhone 13 series, iOS 15 is compatible with iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE 1st gen, ...
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What phones will iOS 16 cover?

iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices
  • iPhone 14.
  • iPhone 14 Plus.
  • iPhone 14 Pro.
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max.
  • iPhone 13.
  • iPhone 13 mini.
  • iPhone 13 Pro.
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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Is iOS 16 worth upgrading?

iOS 16: Why you should wait

No iOS release is bug-free, and it's always possible that you're going to run into problems you didn't have before. That said, between the new features and security updates present in iOS 16.1 and beyond, we really think most users will be much better off if they grabbed the latest version.
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Can iPhone XR get iOS 16?

MORE | iOS 16 is Available

Apple says the update will work on the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone SE, iPhone XS and XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, 12, and 13.
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Will iOS 16 slow down iPhone 8?

In fact, it felt largely the same as it had before the update. It was no slower than when it ran iOS 15, and using it like I normally do felt exactly the same. The new features were fun and useful, and they didn't hinder the day-to-day running of the device.
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Is iPhone 8 outdated?

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are both still solid phones worth buying in 2023. Perhaps the best reason — purchasing an iPhone 8 in 2023 lets you spend less money.
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Is an iPhone 7 still good in 2022?

Unfortunately no, iOS 15 is the end of the line for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus which means, you will no longer be able to use features available on iOS 16. The devices currently run iOS 15.6. 1, a version which got released on August 17, 2022.
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Why won t my iPhone 6 Plus update to iOS 15?

You might be unable to update your iPhone or iPad wirelessly — or over the air — for one of these reasons: Your device doesn't support the latest software. There isn't enough available storage space on your device. The update takes a long time to download.
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Can iPhone 6 still be used?

Apple sold tens of millions of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models after their launch in 2015. The iPhone 6 is reportedly “safe until 2023,” but the iPhone 6 Plus isn't so lucky. This popular iPhone model won't stop working overnight — but that's not the real danger.
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What is the oldest iPhone that can still be updated?

So that means Apple supports the iPhone 6s or newer when it comes to software updates. If you have an iPhone 6 or older and are concerned about security it is time to update your iPhone.
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Is iPhone 7 old now?

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are over 7 years old, which means there's been plenty of new advancements in mobile technology that has developed since then.
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What iPhones are obsolete in 2022?

Tech giant Apple, which introduced the iPhone of 2022 in September, will soon be marking the iPhone 5c as an obsolete product by next month. Once marked as obsolete, Apple will stop providing certain repairs for the iPhone 5c and may depend on part availability.
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Is iPhone 7 already phased out?

iPhone 7 is not getting any further major iOS updates. Ios 15 is the last version it will run. The issues with no more major updates to iOS may not be as important as which apps are supported.
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What phones will get iOS 17?

Which iPhones will support iOS 17?
  • iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
  • iPhone XR.
  • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max.
  • iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
  • iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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