You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

đź’ˇ Did you know?

⏺ If you can't accept iCloud Terms and Conditions... Learn more >

⏺ If you don't see your iCloud notes in the Notes app... Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

How can I update iOS on my iPhone 5

why I can't download any app in my iPhone 5 example Facebook, YouTube

Posted on Sep 29, 2021 6:20 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Sep 29, 2021 6:26 PM

The iPhone 5 can only run iOS 12. It cannot be updated to newer versions which are required to run the apps you mention. Your phone is simply too old and does not have the components needed to run newer software.

2 replies

How can I update iOS on my iPhone 5

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.