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Can iPhone 6s software be changed?

Can a software be changed? If yes will you lose everything on your iPhone? Another question how much does a software cose?


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Posted on Sep 8, 2022 1:01 AM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2022 9:05 PM

Hi Jeaell

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Re: Can iPhone 6s software be changed?


Yes. You can update iPhone 6s to the latest iOS software.

(Apple support's article iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support lists 6s).


You would need a strong wi-fi signal or service, (or to use a Mac or PC for the update)

and to turn off VPN and Hotspot if they are on

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Re: will you lose everything on your iPhone?

It is always wise to back-up everything on your iPhone (eg: to a computer) before you update your iPhone software.

That way you can recover anything if needed.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with your Mac – Apple Support

or

How to back up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iTunes on your PC – Apple Support


If you have plenty of storage space (at the least 7Gb free) for the update, you should not lose anything from your iPhone.

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


What to do: If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Re: how much does a software cost?


Apple freely provides software updates of the operating system. (Go to: Settings -> General -> Software Update.)


(NB: If you want to update apps from the App Store :

some are free, (marked GET) some must be paid for. (Prices as displayed)

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How to: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If needed:

iPhone Support: Team

There is a "Get Support" link at the bottom of their webpage (link below)

iPhone - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Sep 8, 2022 9:05 PM in response to Jeaell

Hi Jeaell

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Re: Can iPhone 6s software be changed?


Yes. You can update iPhone 6s to the latest iOS software.

(Apple support's article iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support lists 6s).


You would need a strong wi-fi signal or service, (or to use a Mac or PC for the update)

and to turn off VPN and Hotspot if they are on

________________________________________________________________________________________________


Re: will you lose everything on your iPhone?

It is always wise to back-up everything on your iPhone (eg: to a computer) before you update your iPhone software.

That way you can recover anything if needed.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with your Mac – Apple Support

or

How to back up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iTunes on your PC – Apple Support


If you have plenty of storage space (at the least 7Gb free) for the update, you should not lose anything from your iPhone.

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


What to do: If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

____________________________________________________________________


Re: how much does a software cost?


Apple freely provides software updates of the operating system. (Go to: Settings -> General -> Software Update.)


(NB: If you want to update apps from the App Store :

some are free, (marked GET) some must be paid for. (Prices as displayed)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________


How to: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If needed:

iPhone Support: Team

There is a "Get Support" link at the bottom of their webpage (link below)

iPhone - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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