JAKARTA - In the September "Far Out" media event, Apple informed that iOS 16 will be released globally on Monday, September 12, or at 12:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) the next day (September 13).

Apple also announced that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will use iOS 16. However, can your old iPhone be upgraded to iOS 16?

Launching from PCMag, there are several older iPhone models that can upgrade to iOS 16, here is the list:

  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (2022)
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • Phone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (2020)
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 8

To upgrade your iOS, perform the following steps, based on the information VOI has summarized:

Navigate to Settings > General > Software Update. You may have to tap Upgrade to iOS 16 at the bottom of the screen and then Download and Install, or you'll be automatically directed to Download and Install.

On the other hand, if your iPhone has a passcode, you will be asked to enter it, after which Agree to Apple's terms, and wait a while.

You will see an Update Request on your screen, that means Apple has added you to its download queue.

Once iOS 16 starts downloading, you'll see an estimated time bar at the top, you can confirm how long you've been waiting.

The length of the download time depends on how many people are trying to upgrade. Your phone should then reboot, which could also take a few minutes.


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