Why hasn t my iPhone updated to iOS 16?

If you don't see the option to update to new software like iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 when it becomes available, your device might not support the latest release. Identify your iPhone or iPad model. Check whether your iPhone or iPad model is on the list of compatible devices for the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
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How do I upgrade my iPhone to iOS 16?

Update to iOS 16 or iPadOS 16
  1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
  2. Tap Install Now.
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Which iPhones will not get iOS 16?

With iOS 16, Apple is ending software support for the following devices: the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus.
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When can I update my iPhone to iOS 16?

iOS 16 arrived back in September 2022. If you still haven't updated your iPhone you may now be considering doing so.
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What iPhone will iOS 16 work on?

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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An Update is Required to Use Cellular Data on this iPhone



Is iOS 16 out now?

After announcing its big yearly operating system update in its WWDC keynote on June 6, 2022, and following months of beta testing, Apple made iOS 16 available to be installed on iPhones on September 12, 2022, followed by iPadOS 16.1 on October 24.
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Is iOS 16 out?

The public version of iOS 16 was released on September 12, 2022. iOS 16 is very similar to iPadOS 16. It is the first iOS version to work only on iPhones, as it dropped support for the seventh-generation and final iPod Touch.
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How do I force my iPhone to update?

Update iOS on iPhone
  1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
  2. Turn on Download iOS Updates and Install iOS Updates.
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What do I do if my iOS won't update?

How to fix an iPhone that won't update
  1. Why won't my iPhone update?
  2. Check whether your iPhone is eligible for an update. ...
  3. Charge your iPhone. ...
  4. Restart your iPhone. ...
  5. Make sure you have enough space. ...
  6. Check your internet connection.
  7. Make sure you can reach the Apple servers.
  8. Delete and download the update again.
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Why isnt my phone updating?

If your Android device's storage is completely full, you won't be able to download and install updates. You'll likely need more free space than the size of the full update — as the Android update is installing, it creates and then deletes temporary files.
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How long does iOS 16 take to install?

The installation procedure normally takes between 10 and 20 minutes. When you include 5 to 10 minutes for setup, the iOS 16 software upgrade procedure should take 20 to 45 minutes.
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How do I know if iOS 16 is installing?

Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Select General > Software Update. Your iPhone will automatically check for the update. I had two options when looking for the update on an iPhone 13 Pro Max: iOS 15.7, or, at the bottom of the page, Upgrade to iOS 16.
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Why not to download iOS 16 beta?

iOS 16's beta can also limit some of your phone's features

That may not initially seem like an issue, but as is the case with every developer beta, these early iterations of iOS 16 have bugs that can make the software difficult to use. Even if the first developer beta doesn't have many bugs, the next version could.
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Can I skip iOS 15.7 to iOS 16?

Should you download iOS 15.7 before iOS 16? If you plan to go straight to iOS 16, you don't need to download iOS 15.7 first. The bug fixes mentioned within the release notes are all contained within iOS 16 too. You can just hit the Upgrade to iOS 16 option that sits below iOS 15.7.
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Is iOS 16 worth upgrading?

The main reason to update to ‌iOS 16‌ for most users will be to gain a host of new features, such as Lock Screen customization and widgets, iCloud Shared Photo Library, Passkeys, Shared Tab Groups, and enhancements to Live Text, Visual Look Up, and Dictation, as well as significant updates for Messages, Mail, Home, ...
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How do I get iOS 16 before release?

In Safari on your iPhone, go to developer.apple.com and log in using your Apple ID. Go to the Downloads section (you'll find it in the lefthand menu), scroll down to iOS 16 beta and tap Install Profile, then Accept.
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Should I upgrade to iOS 15.7 or 16?

“From a security standpoint, iPhone owners need to update to iOS 15.7 or iOS 16,” says Sean Wright, an independent security researcher. “Some prefer waiting for the kinks to be ironed out first, and that's understandable,” he says. However, Wright says you should eventually move over to iOS 16.
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Should I Upgrade to iOS 16.1 or wait?

If you are already running iOS 16, there is no reason not to update to iOS 16.1. 2. If you are still running iOS 15, I think this is a good point to migrate to iOS 16. In the next few weeks, iOS 16.2 will be released, and while feature-packed, these larger updates tend to come with more bugs.
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How do I force my phone to update?

Get the latest Android updates available for you

Open your phone's Settings app. Near the bottom, tap System. System update. You'll see your update status.
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Should I update my iPhone 11 to iOS 16?

For those on iPhone 8 or above, it's time to update to iOS 16.2, the latest version of iOS 16, to keep your iPhone safe. To update your iPhone, go to your Settings > General > Software Update and download and install the latest iOS version.
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How to install iOS 16 public beta?

Step 1: Visit beta.apple.com on Safari, or any other web browser on your iPhone. Step 2: Tap on Sign up and enter your Apple ID and password. Step 3: Tap on Trust, to provide access to Safari for downloading the beta profile. Step 4: Once you complete the sign-up process, you will be taken to the download page.
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How much storage is needed for iOS 16?

iOS 16 needs approximately 5 GB of free space, so you may need to delete more apps, music, or other data to make room for the update. Back up your phone to the cloud or a computer. In settings, tap your profile at the top of the page and scroll down until you can click on iCloud.
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How big is iOS 16?

The update for iOS 16 is about 2.8GB. It took me about an hour to download and install, so make sure you're not going to need your phone for a while before you start the download.
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Are there new Emojis in iOS 16?

New emoji coming with iOS 16.4

Among the new emoji there are icons for a shaking face, a goose, a hyacinth, and a plain pink heart. The new emoji have also been added to macOS Ventura 13.3 and watchOS 9.4.
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