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How to get ios 17 after i just downloaded ios 16?

How to get ios 17 after i just downloaded ios 16?

iPhone 7, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 12:41 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2023 12:49 PM

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.7.9

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.6.1

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 14, you can update to 17.0.1

• If you have an iPhone 15, you can update to 17.0.2


Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


This link will show you how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


This link will show you how to update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



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Sep 22, 2023 12:49 PM in response to Carolyn966

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.7.9

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.6.1

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 14, you can update to 17.0.1

• If you have an iPhone 15, you can update to 17.0.2


Go to Settings > General > Software Update.


This link will show you how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


This link will show you how to update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



Sep 22, 2023 12:54 PM in response to Carolyn966

I never said i have the 7


Your profile information above that appears below your post told us you did, so we took that at face value. Might be a good idea to update your profile when you have a few minutes.


iPhone 7, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 12:41 PM


If your phone is qualified for the iOS 17 update, you will see the option to update when you tap.....


Settings > General > Software Update


If you see a message that your phone is already up to date, the phone is not qualified for iOS 17.

How to get ios 17 after i just downloaded ios 16?

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