List of iPhones that cannot update to iOS 17, including iPhone X Page all

KOMPAS.com – The latest operating system for iPhone, iOS 17, has been officially released and users can now update or updates. The arrival of iOS 17 is quite pleasant news because it brings a lot of new features.

However, its arrival can also be sad news. Because, as in the past, every time the latest generation of iOS is released, there are several iPhones that no longer have support for updating. So, can iOS 17 be available on any iPhone?

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List of iPhones that can’t updates iOS 17

Around last June, when the WWDC 2023 developer meeting was held, Apple announced the presence of iOS 17 as the successor to iOS 16. In the announcement, it was also explained which iPhone models could not be used. updates iOS 17.

In general, iPhone models cannot updates iOS 17 is for iPhone models released in 2017 and older. One of those models is the iPhone updates iOS 17 is as follows:

  • iPhone
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 6S
  • iPhone 6S Plus
  • iPhone SE 2016 (iPhone SE Generation 1)
  • Even older iPhone models

Those are some iPhone models that can’t updates iOS 17. So, what iPhone can do? updates iOS 17?

Contrary to the list above, iPhone models can updates iOS 17 is for iPhone models released in 2018 and newer. There is a list of iPhones that can updates iOS 17 is as follows.

List of iPhones that can updates iOS 17

  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 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 SE 2022 (IPhone SE Generation 3)
  • iPhone SE 2020 (iPhone SE Generation 2)

Apart from the models above, the iPhone 15 series (iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max), which Apple has just released, also supports running iOS 17. If you use this iPhone model, users can now updates iOS 17.

Then, how updates iOS 17 on iPhone later? As for the method updates iOS 17 on iPhone is as follows.

Method updates iOS 17 on iPhone

In general, there are two ways updates iOS 17 on iPhone that users can do. First, users can updates iOS 17 with downloads The file will be available immediately when it is available in the iPhone settings menu.

The first method is also known as the OTA (Over the Air) method. Second, users can updates iOS 17 via iTunes on the desktop.

So, users need to connect their iPhone to iTunes on the desktop first, then update the operating system. A more complete explanation of the method updates You can read iOS 17 on iPhone via this article “2 Ways to Update iOS on iPhone”.

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iOS 17 Features

Like the presence of iOS in previous generations, iOS 17 also brings several new features. In iOS 17, the new features generally focus on improving the sharing and communication experience between users.

So, what are the features of iOS 17? For more details, here is a list of iOS 17 features that will be present on the iPhone.

1. Contact poster

Contact poster feature in iOS 17.Apple.com Contact poster feature in iOS 17.

The first iOS 17 feature is contact posters. Through this feature, users can create posters or images to represent themselves which can appear on other users’ cellphone screens when called.

2. Live Voicemail

Second, there is a Live Voicemail feature. In iOS 17, when someone leaves a Voicemail, users can immediately see a transcript or text copy of that person’s voice on the iPhone screen and have the opportunity to reply to that person’s message.

3. NameDrop create various contact information

Illustration of NameDrop in iOS 17.Apple Illustration of NameDrop in iOS 17.

The next iOS 17 feature is NameDrop. Through this feature, users can share their contact information with each other just by holding the iPhone close. When the iPhone is brought close, contact information will appear and can be saved between users.

5. Make stickers move in iMessage

iOS 17 brings a number of updates to iMessage. One of them is a feature that allows users to create stickers from selected photo objects. Then, the sticker can be made to become a moving sticker.

6. Transcribe audio messages in iMessage

Apart from moving stickers, iMessage on iOS 17 is also equipped with a new audio message transcript feature. Through this feature, users can immediately view transcripts or text copies of audio messages sent in iMessage.

6. Check-in on iMessage

iMessage on iOS 17 is also equipped with a safety feature called Check-in. This feature allows users to get notifications that other users, such as family members, relatives or friends, have arrived at their destination safely.

When another user has arrived at their destination, the user will receive a notification automatically. If it doesn’t arrive, the user will be shared with some important information, such as the device’s current location, battery level, and cellular service status.

7. StandBy Mode

Illustration of the StandBy mode feature in iOS 17.Apple Illustration of the StandBy mode feature in iOS 17.

Seventh, the iOS 17 feature is StandBy mode. This feature allows the iPhone screen to remain on to display simple content (such as the clock, calendar, or photos) in full, while the iPhone is connected to a charger.

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8. Lock Private tabs in Safari

The iOS 17 feature also targets Safari. One of the features of iOS 17 in Safari is the lock on Private mode tabs. Users can add a key or password to access the Private tab, so that it is not easily opened by other people.


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